Tech
New service launches to protect agents against social media attacks
New service will monitor trolls' online slurs against agents' brands and reputations
August 2015
Lettings
Letting agents in Scotland and Wales get ready for mandatory licensing
New consultation published in Scotland, Wales begins its countdown – and England refuses to move on licensing
Finance
Tenants’ arrears climb as rents peak at record highs
Scottish tenants owe almost 10% in outstanding rent
Other News
Mind your language! (And don’t say ‘no worries’)
Why saying 'no problem' could be a problem – and for heaven's sake don't call your customer 'mate'
Other News
Home buyer demand surges to highest level in 11 years
Uplift in supply – but nowhere near enough, says NAEA
Other News
Soccer fans arrested in protest outside controversial estate agents
Estate agents under attack by football fans
Finance
Rightmove, Zoopla and other property firms fall victim to Black Monday
UK property firms count their losses as markets crash around the world
Lettings
As rentals market comes to boil, apartments are let off-plan
A first as semi-built apartments are snapped up by tenants who can only view via virtual technology
Agency
Martin & Co sells its Landlord Hub in wake of stock market float
Martin & Co boss says new tenancy referencing firm could one day list on stock market
Agency
Agent ‘wins’ £90,000 car after nominations on allAgents
Sales manager says Maserati will drive him on to greater ambitions
Lettings
Landlords sell rented properties only once every 17 years
Landlords hang on to properties longer than home owners
Agency
Shock as police are called in to investigate shut-down agency
Branch is abruptly shut as franchisee company reports 'theft' to police
Agency
OnTheMarket claims that Zoopla has reduced listings inventory
Zoopla totally denies serious allegation by OnTheMarket that City 'missed a trick' on Zoopla numbers
Compliance
Henry Pryor says: I will not be silenced over money laundering
Twitter campaign sparks RICS into reaction – but Pryor questions whether response is acceptable
Agency
Want to fall in love? This property is for sale via Tinder
Dating website used to advertise first-time buyer home
Finance
New property portal business targets crowdfunding
Founder says he is about to relocate to tax haven abroad
Law
Tenants charged to register with agents – legal or wrong?
Prospective tenants charged by 'relocation agents' getting round law
Agency
Martin & Co planning to triple in size over next few years
The one to watch, says investment column
Finance
Housing transactions rise – despite what HMRC reports
Seasonal adjustment figures prove a nonsense as sales volumes actually rise
Acquisitions
Cheap at the price! Online agent sale includes camera
Agency up for sale at £50,000 (office not included)