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Five individuals who worked for lettings agencies Citiside and Flintons in London face lengthy jail terms after conning unsuspecting victims out of large sums of money. The rogue letting agents were convicted of a total of 15 offences in November…

David Powell Andrews Property Group has announced the acquisition of HomeLets Bath. This strategic move is designed to significantly enhance the group’s lettings portfolio, focusing on strengthening its market position within the Bath lettings sector. The acquisition brings Andrews Property…

Ex Marsh & Parsons area director joins Moveli  Verity Barrett Ex Marsh & Parsons area director, Verity Barrett, has joined Moveli. Barrett who worked for almost ten years at Marsh & Parsons, and then subsequently for Knight Frank, before setting…

Oakheart Property, which covers the housing market in Essex and Suffolk, has completed the acquisition of of Thompsons Estate Offices, an Ipswich-based estate and lettings agency with a rich history dating back to 1933. The purchase marks…

A landlord operating a House in Multiple Occupation in Watnall has been prosecuted by Broxtowe Borough Council. Following a complaint from one of the tenants, Broxtowe Borough Council carried out an inspection of the HMO and served upon the landlord…

What will be the Build to Rent sector to thrive in 2025?  The recent NextGen Living report from Knight Frank suggests that Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is the sector that offers considerable growth potential for the construction industry. The…

The Law Society of England and Wales has announced a new two-form approach following what it says was extensive consultation about the TA6 forms used in property transactions. There will now be two separate forms: + A new 6th edition…

There was a notable drop in activity levels in the UK property auction market last month, albeit it regional, with total lots sold down by 4% compared to last year. However, the market remained resilient, as total revenue rose by…

Adrian Plant Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Adrian Plant, director of shared ownership provider SOWN (part of Leaders Romans Group), has written an open letter to Matthew Pennycook calling for urgent intervention to raise awareness of shared ownership. Plant firmly…