Announcement on referral fees expected ‘soon’ – while Government underlines its enthusiasm for lock-in agreements

Online estate agents increase market share in northern regions – but down south, it heads south

One hundred agents get in touch with Emoov database buyer as former customers look for answers

Portal challenger still building scale with agents, but no official date yet for launch

The issue that agents are talking about (and it’s hot, but not Brexit)

Withdrawals down 25% as sellers decide to keep their properties on the market

Guild unveils new range of tools for agents to boost service amid falling transactions and tenant fees ban

Jupix says it would welcome feedback from agents about current cap on photographs uploaded to Rightmove

Emoov to resume business before end of this month after being bought out of administration

Broker to OTM forecasts portal could make 30% margin on income of £67m within two years

Balance of surveyor estate agents feeling gloomy about short-term housing market prospects the worst for years

Judge says there should be a ‘high degree of trust and integrity in estate agents’

Vendors want agents to be open about fees and offer value for money – but the actual fee amount matters less