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Simon Kibblewhite returns to Savills from Strutt & Parker Simon Kibblewhite Savills has bolstered the development team within its Chelmsford office with the appointment of experienced director Simon Kibblewhite from Strutt & Parker. Kibblewhite has returned to Savills having first…

A letting agency in Belfast has been penalised for not registering a tenancy deposit. Bowden Property Group Ltd was fined £1,600 for failing to protect a deposit of £340. The company failed to attend Belfast Magistrates’ Court…

ESPC has relaunched its SPC Property Practice certification for solicitor estate agents north of the border. The Scottish property portal has announced the return of its unique accreditation course for solicitor estate agents, following on from a successful first year…

Parliament has been urged to support the Renters Reform Bill when it returns to the House of Commons next week. The Renters (Reform) Bill is scheduled to have its report stage on 24 April 2024, with a few amendments. The…

A new self-service platform for UK landlords has been launched by Hello Neighbour. Giving landlords autonomy and control at every step of the lettings process, but with advice from Hello Neighour’s expert team when required and the assurance that the…

New analysis of over 1,700 businesses has revealed that those in the real estate sector have seen one of the biggest rises in sick leave over the past year. The Sick Leave Report 2024, conducted by HR systems specialist Access PeopleHR, part…

Michael Gove The High Court has agreed to hear a judicial review of housing secretary Michael Gove’s policy to limit local councils from setting higher energy efficiency standards for new homes. The Good Law Project and Rights Community Action launched…

With UK inflation slowing slightly less than expected last month, many economists and investors have revised their forecasts for interest rate cuts this year. Official figures revealed yesterday showed that inflation dropped in March to its lowest level since September…

Foxtons has just released their Q1 trading update showing strong revenue growth underpinned by greater sales market share and and lettings expansion from acquisitions. Highlights include: + First quarter revenue is up 9% to £35.7m (Q1 2023: £32.9m) with growth…