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Celebrating SA’s top agents at the 2023 PayProp Awards

On 22 November 2023, PayProp once again honoured top residential rental professionals from across South Africa, at the third annual PayProp Awards, hosted online.

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PayProp wins big at annual Negotiator Awards

PayProp has been named Supplier of the Year – Products & Services (Business), and also won silver in the Supplier of the Year (Technology) – Agency Software category at the prestigious Negotiator Awards on 24 November 2023.

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Autumn statement a missed opportunity to support the PRS, says industry expert

Neil Cobbold, managing director of PayProp UK, comments on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement announced on 22 November 2023.

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Scottish Lettings Day an “important opportunity to get the industry together”

PayProp sponsored and attended Scottish Lettings Day this month, where landlords and agents discussed the issues facing the private rented sector.

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Chancellor should provide targeted support to both landlords and tenants, says industry expert

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement is a chance to help the private rented sector with targeted tax cuts.

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A spotlight on the Scottish government's “New deal for tenants” in the private rented sector

PayProp has responded to Scotland's consultation on rental reform to drive forward improvements across the industry.

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Will the Renters (Reform) Bill really reduce homelessness?

Abolishing no-fault evictions is unlikely to reduce the number of evictions, but could make harder for tenants to be rehoused, warns Neil Cobbold.

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PayProp MD shares vision for effective rental reform ahead of key debate

PayProp UK boss Neil Cobbold has written to MPs outlining detailed plans that he believes would ensure the controversial Renters (Reform) Bill delivers its goals effectively.