Property News · November 25, 2016

I’m an estate agent. Philip Hammond ought to cap letting fees, not ban them | Jonathan Parker


Most of us offer a good service, and a ban will only mean higher rents. The government should instead regulate the sector properlyI felt shocked and then disappointed listening to the chancellor’s first autumn statement on Wednesday. Philip Hammond vowed to impose a ban on what he called “rip-off” letting agency fees for renters. As far as I am aware, it was a decision made without talking to any industry bodies about the possible consequences. Related: Chancellor to crack down on letting fees in autumn statement Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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