Keebles has represented Vacation Rentals UK - which has strengthened its grip on the UK self-catering sector - by taking over Mulberry Cottages for an undisclosed sum.

Businesses advertising or marketing their services and/or products to individuals - which include sole traders and some partnerships - need to follow critical steps to remain compliant.

Set clear expectations of how staff should perform and conduct themselves with reference to relevant standards and/or company rules and procedures.

Landlords who own multi-let properties should err on the side of caution when consenting to any alterations expressly prohibited in their leases.

Property and facilities management business Bellrock has acquired counterpart FME Property Solutions.