Letting Agents
Landlords and letting agents in UK not up to speed on legal changes in sector
A high number of landlords and letting agents in the UK are failing to get to grips with several legislative changes in the sector, according to an industry trade body. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) says that its members are frequently receiving queries about new industry regulations, particularly those regarding carbon monoxide and […] The post Landlords and letting agents in UK not up to speed on legal changes in sector appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Survey suggests buyers and sellers in UK are affected by Brexit
Some 40% of business owners and small businesses in the UK expect buyers and sellers of houses to hold back until there is greater clarity on the impact of Brexit. Of these, 30% expect house prices to fall by 5% over the next year and 11% believe prices will fall by 10% over the next […] The post Survey suggests buyers and sellers in UK are affected by Brexit appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Complaints against estate agents in UK up 32%
Complaints against estate agents in the UK upheld by the Property Ombudsman scheme increased by 32% last year with agents paying out £811,134 in compensation. The Ombudsman’s annual report shows that overall it received 16,265 enquiries from consumers seeking advice and it resolved 3,304 formal complaints, a substantial 32% increase from the previous year and […] The post Complaints against estate agents in UK up 32% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →