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The residential property market appears to have found a floor, at least for the time being, says Simon Rubinsohn, the RICS chief economist.
His comments follow the recent release of the Nationwide house price data that found property prices have risen slightly in three... MORE
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| Landlord changed locks and left tenant’s belongings outside |
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A landlord has been found guilty of criminal damage to a tenant’s belongings, as well as unlawful eviction. It is the first time a landlord in the Bradford area has been prosecuted for criminal damage.
Susan Lowe of 1 Crowther Cottages, Marsden denied the charges at Bradford Crown Court relating to an unlawful eviction of a private tenant and her partner in July 2007. MORE
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| Landlords given test of competency at development day |
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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council recently held its first Landlord Development Day in its Town Hall.
Marion Money, the Kent representative of the National Landlords Association, provided training to local landlords and agents who undertook a test of competency at the end of a day. MORE
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| Buy to let investors invited to strengthen partnership working |
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Tamworth Borough Council recently organised its first Landlord Summit to encourage landlords to come together to discuss issues relevant to the town.
The Staffordshire authority hopes the summits will become a regular arrangement to help... MORE |
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| Managing agent fined after tenants suffer carbon monoxide poisoning |
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A Staffordshire man has been fined after four people were taken to hospital suffering suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at the rented property he managed as an agent.
Paul Bird was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £2,220 in costs at Burton on Trent Magistrates Court recently after pleading guilty to four... MORE
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