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The founder of an estate agency in Birmingham told a court how he had suffered “immense” distress and “devastating” financial losses, after his assistant stole thousands of pounds from his company. Nin Rehal, the owner of Northwood’s central Birmingham franchise…

The founder of an estate agency in Birmingham told a court how he had suffered “immense” distress and “devastating” financial losses, after his assistant stole thousands of pounds from his company. Nin Rehal, the owner of Northwood’s central Birmingham franchise…

Money laundering compliance is a growing concern for agents. The latest figures from Q4 last year suggest that hundreds of agents continue to fall foul of their regulatory obligations, resulting in fines and regulatory reprimands from HMRC. At the same time,…

Angela Rayner Housebuilders face hefty fines if they slow down housebuilding or leave sites half-finished for years under new powers being granted to English councils to help deliver 1.5m homes. For the first time, under new government proposals announced over…

The best UK firms to work for in 2025 have been revealed, as part of The Sunday Times’ annual listing. The results of the Best Places to Work in 2025 are varied, ranging from tech giants to property firms, including…

The Inheritance tax receipts hit £800m last month, according to fresh data released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This is £97m higher than in April of the previous tax year, and continues an upward trend over the last two…

Steet.co.uk, the CRM platform, has launched a strategic integration with Goodlord, with a view to simplifying lettings management. Street’s integration with Goodlord allows agents to instantly share property, landlord, and tenant data between platforms. Heather Staff, co-founder of Street Group,…

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), has released its 2024 Annual Review, showcasing a year of significant progress in modernising the profession, expanding membership, and leading on global sustainability standards. In a landmark year, RICS membership in the UK…

More than three quarters of planning committee members surveyed said the government’s 1.5 million homes target is “unachievable,” according to the results of a new survey. Skills shortages within the construction industry was identified as the primary reason for the anticipated…

Zoopla has announced the next phase of the ‘Property Pitch’, a series of market-focused roadshows held across the country at iconic cricket grounds. The next event will be taking place with various industry figures at London’s Kia Oval in June,…