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Concerns with the adoption of AI in real estate

The widespread integration of AI in shaping real estate decisions has become nearly ubiquitous among leading real estate brokerages. According to the 2024 Delta Media Real Estate Leadership Survey...

Jan 2024: Crack down on rogue landlords

Since the beginning of 2024, Housing Secretary Michael Gove revealed new initiatives aimed at curbing the activities of rogue landlords...

What to expect in UK real estate this year (2024)?

This blog will outline the top 3 things to expect in the UK real estate industry this year...

How to effectively manage damp and mould as a landlord?

With the onset of winter and an elevated risk of mould, the effective management of damp in both social and private rental housing is increasingly crucial for landlords...

Material information rules in property listings

The National Trading Standards (NTS) has issued guidelines for letting agents and landlords to enhance the disclosure of material information in property listings...

5 tips for letting agents this Christmas

Here are five key recommendations for letting agents to contemplate before embarking on their winter break...

What plans does the Labour Party have regarding the private rented sector?

According to a recent Ipsos Political Monitor survey, 37% of those who took part anticipate a Labour majority in the next General Election, while 22% expect a hung parliament with Labour as the...

How to manage an increasing number of property inquiries

A substantial surge in calls to leasing agents has led to staff spending more time than ever addressing phone inquiries. Agents are facing up to ten times the usual number of daily incoming calls in...

Learning from New York: To what extent should the UK limit short-term rentals?

New York has recently implemented new regulations for short-term lets, producing an immediate impact. This raises the question: to what extent should the UK government follow suit?...

Unpaid utility bills: What will the deposit cover?

Typically, landlords must demonstrate a financial loss to make a claim from the tenancy deposit. Non-payment of utility bills by the tenant does not automatically translate to a financial loss for the...