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It’s a case of diverging results this month: rents are rising and expected to rise a lot further, while house prices and transaction numbers are still in the doldrums as high interest rates hold down demand.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into zero deposit schemes, amid concerns that they are being mis-sold by agents.

Landlords are leaving the private rented sector, leading to a shortage of homes to rent. Neil Cobbold, managing director of PayProp UK, explains how the government can encourage investment again.

Back by popular demand, property industry charity Agents Giving is hosting another dragon boat race on 10 September.

A survey by insurance provider Direct Line found that 13% of tenants have sublet part or all of their home. What are the risks, and how can you manage them?

Property industry groups have written to the government after banks once again closed undesignated client accounts held by letting agents. How can agents protect their businesses from sudden account closures?

The government’s Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service will provide free legal advice to anyone facing eviction – and landlords are worried it could cost them.

The government plans to increase fines for landlords and letting agents who knowingly rent to unauthorised immigrants.