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Housing Minister Eddie Hughes yesterday confirmed that that the proposed reforms are still on the agenda.

Michael Stock, head of property department at law firm OGR Stock Denton, is calling for more more detail about how the law will affect landlords who require a tenant to vacate.

Estate Agents surveyed, as part of a new study, cited reduced fees and profitability as having a critical impact on their business.

The Climate Report helps conveyancing professionals inform homebuyers of the hazards arising from climate change.

Established in 1885, the estate agency has been selling homes for more than 130 years.

The company will celebrate its 50th anniversary today with all offices inviting clients, customers, contactors and business associates for drinks in their offices to mark this milestone.

Letting agents and landlords are being encouraged to question the minister on the government’s plans for the PRS.

New partnerships provide members with a great foundation to offset their carbon emissions.

The Acorn Group has expanded with the opening of a new office in Sevenoaks under its Langford Russell brand.

Connells Group and LSL sold their their shareholding in TM Group last year for £91,5m. But the UK competition regulator has now spoken out against Dye & Durham’s takeover.

A tenant who stabbed his landlords to death in 2020 has been convicted of murder.

The supply-demand imbalance continues to push house prices higher – but for how much longer?

New research highlights the importance of competing for the top places on Google for local search terms, in order to maximise leads.

The government has pledged to make the “biggest change to renters law in a generation” with the Renters’ Reform Bill.

A 15-month deal has been agreed which sees the well-known estate agents become a ‘premier partner’ with the Premiership football club.

Snippets of industry news: Homeflow strengthens leadership; LRG names new MD; CIEH announces new housing policy advisory panel

The Lomond Group of estate agencies has joined forces with Propertymark.

Some online agents, most notably Purplebricks, seem reluctant to change their approach when it comes to fees.

Mishon Mackay in Sussex is celebrating 25 years of service for three of its staff members.

Where does your agency rank on the Google league table?

The vast majority of property professionals are failing to take the necessary steps when using instant messaging platforms, new research shows.

The landlord states that he feels let down by the letting agents who managed the property, and claims that they should not have allowed the rental flat to get so bad.

Snippets of industry news: Allsop appoints new CFO/COO; Savills names new head of sales; Mal McCallion among two new high-profile recruits for GetAgent

The estate agents beat off strong competition from 186 other businesses.

House price growth looks set to be led by prime central London.

Talent spotting, acquisition and retention are battles as significant as winning market share.

West Street will serve as a shopfront to a busy residential team.

The objective of the collaboration is to create a cohesive home buying journey from a very early stage.

Hamptons International, part of Connells, has announced that it has acquired a major international agency to expand its residential offering.

You probably won’t be aware of it, but February 28th 2018 was a sad day in television history, as Peter Ambrose, founder of conveyancing specialist The Partnership, explains.