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There have been no fewer than 10 different enquiries into selective licensing of landlords or rental properties by local councils - and the government says it’s still backing the principle. ...
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Renters don’t have it easy. Housemates can be unpredictable, rules can be strict, but worst of all – it’s expensive. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A new deal between a trade body and a high profile industry supplier means landlords can now hire assistants to handle viewings on their behalf. ...
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A second attempt by Labour to halt in-person property viewings during the pandemic has been batted away by the government. ...
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Scams involving fake landlords and bogus lettings agents are rife in the private rentals sector, and may have been made worse by the recent increased use of virtual viewings. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
A landlord in the east of England says she was unaware of her tenant’s worries over back to back viewings of the property she was renting. ...
- Written by: Kate Watson-Smyth
Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers willing to make an offer without setting foot in the front door. ...
- Written by: Marc Da Silva
As more people start to think about moving home as the coronavirus restrictions are eased, sales and letting agents are being urged to prepare for a significant increase in virtual viewings as part of their post-lockdown plans. ...
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