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Websters of Norwich has unveiled plans to open a third branch in Drayton High Road, Drayton, with extensive renovation works already underway. The estate agency, headed up by  Charlie Webster and his wife Emma, plan to open the new office…

Superstitious people avoid moving house on Friday 13th, a new report from Rightmove has suggested. Friday is the most popular day of the week for people to get the keys to their new home, but numbers drop sharply on what…

With the number of homes coming up to let in short supply, the government may wish to think twice about potentially increasing capital gains tax, while greater clarity regarding the Renters’ Rights Bill is needed. There have long been calls…

Renters are at risk from criminals taking advantage of the squeezed property market, a well-established letting agency in London has warned. The latest insight from Benham and Reeves has revealed the uphill struggle facing many lettings agents, with the firm…

Some 63% of private rented housing will need upgrades under proposals from the government to bring back minimum energy efficiency standards, according to data science firm Outra. The government recently announced that it will bring back the commitment for privately…

Executive directors at Related Argent to depart  Nick Searl Related Argent has today announced that after 17 years with the company, executive directors Michael Lightbound and Nick Searl will be leaving at the end of 2024 – 12 years after…

A property investment company wrongly claimed more than £75,000 in coronavirus job retention scheme support. The First Tier Tribunal (FTT) made the ruling despite HMRC missing the court filing deadline by 48 hours. HMRC filed notices of assessment against Ark…

This week’s show features special guest, Toby Phillips (boss man of Martin & Co, Whitegates and the experience franchised estate & letting agency brands), to discuss the property market headlines. The main headlines: · Listings (New properties coming on to…

High mortgage mortgage costs, along with tax and legislative changes continue to put pressure on landlords, pushing many to sell up, and this is having an adverse impact impact on rental supply levels across the country. New data from Zoopla…