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Thurrock Council Introduce Selective Licensing Scheme – is your property affected?

Thurrock Council are introducing a new selective licensing scheme for rental homes within certain regions of borough. The idea is to have the information available for these properties for the purpose of landlord compliance as the Renters Right Bill comes into effect on the 1st May 2026. Thurrock Council is not the first to introduce […]

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Keller Williams UK Opens MegaCamp 2026 to all Estate Agents

News and Guides

Keller Williams UK has announced that its annual two-day event, MegaCamp, will be open to estate agents across the industry for the first time. The event will take place on 16–17 April 2026 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London. MegaCamp 2026 will focus on industry developments and practical topics including AI, marketing, communication, and

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No Fault Evictions to be Banned from 1st May 2026

News and Guides

No-fault evictions will be outlawed in England from 1 May, the government confirmed, as it set out the timeline for sweeping renters’ reforms. The changes also see the end of fixed-term tenancy contracts, as renters move onto so-called “rolling” agreements, as well as an end to “bidding wars” and clearer rules on having pets. Landlords

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Autumn Budget? Already affecting the housing market!

House Prices, News and Guides

There is no certainty about the contents of the Autumn Budget but speculation about a Mansion Tax, Stamp Duty changes and capital gains charges on the sale of high value homes is already having an impact. Mansion Tax Sales agreed for £2m+ homes, which are the subject of a potential mansion tax, are down 13%

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Where is the best place to live in Essex?

News and Guides

Frinton-on-Sea has been named as one of the best places to live in Essex and the country. We look at some of the best places to live across the UK as well as the best spots in the county. There were 10 places across Essex which were described as being the best, including the destination

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What type of homes are selling for the greatest returns?

House Prices

Flats, terraces, semis or detached houses – which types of properties are selling the fastest? Let’s break it down and see how quickly your home could sell. Detached houses are currently selling faster than other property types, with sellers earning average gains of around £122,500 over the past 18 months Semi-detached homes made an average

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Government now looking to make cuts to help new home buyers

For Sale, News and Guides

The Conservative Party is set to unveil a new policy today aimed at “rewarding work” by offering a £5,000 tax rebate to young people entering their first full-time job — a measure intended to help them save towards a deposit on their first home. In a speech at the party’s conference in Manchester, shadow chancellor

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Buyers, sellers and renters are still going strong despite market uncertainty

House Prices, News and Guides

A recent property report shows that confidence among buyers, sellers, and renters remains strong, even as scepticism grows over the government’s ability to meet its ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The September report also highlights rising calls for property tax reform. 80% of buyers feel confident they can raise funds for

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Landlords: How to navigate the upcoming regulations!

News and Guides, To Rent

Landlords are facing one of the most significant regulatory shake-ups in decades, bringing increased risk if you get things wrong. Here’s how to sidestep common mistakes and stay ahead of the regulatory curve. Legal compliance is essential to protect your ability to regain possession, particularly with the upcoming abolition of Section 21 notices. Robust tenant

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Data shows rents fall as inflation rises over the past year

News and Guides, To Rent

Rents dip as inflation picks up The average tenant would have saved £1,611 annually had rents tracked CPI since 2015. Rents across the UK fell by 0.4% year-on-year in August 2025, bringing the average monthly rent down to £1,387. While the decline is modest, it marks the joint second-largest annual fall in rents since the

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