Compliance
Right to Rent roll-out going ahead after pilot scheme branded a failure
Just seven landlords caught in breaches since trial began last December
August 2015
Agency
We’re totally outperforming local agent, claims eMoov
But local agent counter-attacks saying eMoov had 80% failure rate in his area last year
Agency
Use an online agent, cash-strapped second steppers are advised
Mail on Sunday hands out advice to home movers
Lettings
Going up – newly agreed rents rise across UK
Average rents on new tenancies almost 12% higher than a year ago
Law
Landlord back in court after failing to repair property
Landlord hit with bill of nearly £6,000 after council takes him back to court
Compliance
TDS suspends membership of letting agent
Tenants of business which closed suddenly are urged to act quickly to save deposits
Finance
Stamp Duty avoidance clampdown ‘breaches human rights’, courts told
Court of Appeal throws out case based on human rights argument
People
Estate agency husband and wife team turn recruiters
Couple met when they worked for same agent
Agency
What better way to find out about the industry? Spend a day with an agent
EYE's new deputy editor even puts in a TV appearance with award-winning Thomas Morris
Acquisitions
Buying frenzy as purchasers look to snap up estate agency firms
What are you worth? Corporate buyers pay top whack but individual buyers seal immediate deals
Compliance
Agent in danger after redress scheme expulsion
Agent said property had three bedrooms but tenant complained after finding only two
Lettings
Call to agents with days to go before PRS consultation closes
Very tight timescale for agents to respond on important proposed changes to lettings industry
Agency
It’s OffTheMarket – but, crikey, this looks familiar!
Countrywide brand sports a remarkably similar look to OnTheMarket
Compliance
Big Brother warning as lenders trawl social media for mortgage applicant behaviour
Mortgage applicants may have to watch their Facebook language and their friends
Law
Clock ticks down to blanket licensing scheme as objectors go to court
Licensing objectors say council failed to consult with 'build to rent' developers
Law
Small developers hit with same obligations as biggest builders
Builders warn that schemes of under ten homes are now uneconomic and housing crisis will worsen
Other News
House prices dip – but still average almost £200,000
Halifax says house price growth remains robust despite fall last month
Acquisitions
A guide to selling your estate agent business
Buyers of estate agency businesses are circling – but do you want to sell quickly, or for most money?
Agency
Cheap online estate agents a credible challenge within industry, says bank
Likes of Purplebricks will drive commissions down, says Barclays – prompting wobble in Foxtons shares
Agency
Online firms charging sellers for their failures, claim
Online agents sell only three out of 49 listings so far this year in one area