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Landlords warned over autumn slip hazards as waste fines rise to £5,000

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to keep communal paths, entrances and outdoor areas clear of fallen leaves this autumn, as wet weather increases the risk of slips and new waste enforcement rules bring higher potential penalties for improper disposal.

Waste and compliance specialist Direct365 is warning property owners and managers not to overlook seasonal maintenance, particularly...

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AI will insist that agents work faster

New insight from Propoly reveals that, despite the hype around AI replacing human workers, the technology is more likely to replace individual tasks than letting agents themselves. But while AI may not replace the agent, it will raise the bar for them, enabling faster service, smarter decision-making and higher expectations from landlords and tenants.

Fears that AI will make letting...

Britain's property hotspots where estate agency branches are handling the most sales revealed

The latest internal data from Street.co.uk has revealed that estate agency branches using the platform are handling an average of 4.7 property sales per branch each month across Britain's major cities, some two properties more per branch than the estimated wider market average of 2.7.

Street.co.uk analysed transactional activity across its own agent base to identify the average...

How Can Overseas Owners Manage a U.S. Rental Property from Abroad?

A practical guide to local support, clear decisions and reliable reporting when you own a U.S. rental from overseas

Overseas owners can manage a U.S. rental by putting a dependable local system in place: appoint a suitable property manager or carefully chosen local contacts, agree how routine and urgent decisions will be made, keep digital records, and arrange regular financial and property...

3 ways to invest in your home for the future

Investing in your property can sound like a major financial undertaking. You might assume that you need to spend all your savings or take out a home loan to make significant improvements .

However, the long-term benefit of a change doesn't always depend on how much it costs or how ambitious the project is. Investing in your house can simply mean making thoughtful decisions today that...

Traditional estate agencies crying out for staff, with almost 1,300 agents needed across England

The latest research by eXp UK , the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has revealed that traditional estate agencies are currently advertising for almost 1,300 new agents across England, despite the more subdued market conditions seen in 2026.

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Stamp Duty on Second Property: What Buyers Should Know

Buying a second property can be an attractive way to build a portfolio, secure a holiday home or purchase a new residence before selling an existing one. However, the financial calculation is considerably different from buying a first or sole residential property.

One of the most significant additional expenses is Stamp Duty Land Tax, commonly referred to as SDLT. The higher rates...

The property market doesn't clock off at 6pm – up to 32% of leads generated out of hours

Up to 32% of leads generated through ValPal Pro are being created outside traditional estate agency opening hours, new data from The ValPal Network shows.

The figures underline how homeowner activity increasingly extends beyond the working day, with prospective sellers continuing to engage online during evenings and weekends when agency teams may be unavailable to respond immediately...

The UK towns boasting +80% house price growth amid nationwide drop

For the first time since 2023, UK house prices have dropped. However, many areas are bucking the recent news, with strong growth overall in the last 5 and 10 years.

The cash house buyers and property experts at Sell House Fast have compiled 'The Property Prosperity Index', revealing the best places to buy and sell property in the UK for 2026: https://sellhousefast.uk/blog/best-places...

Cracking up: Could summer heatwaves have rocked your foundations?

Summer 2026 has been one for the record books, with several heatwaves pummelling the nation over the last few months. But it’s not just ourselves that may have cracked in the heat - an expert is warning that the extreme heat poses a very real threat to our homes and gardens.

According to a home expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, prolonged hot weather...

Over 54,000 homes hit the market following back to school rush

Over 50,000 homes have hit the market since the nation's schools returned following the summer holidays, with the level of property for sale climbing by as much as 35% across some areas of England, according to the latest research by Yopa .

The full-service estate agency analysed the number of homes listed for sale across each county in England on 31st August and again on 14th...

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