Trading Standards warns against using disclaimer for virtual viewings
Agents reminded that they are still liable for content of virtual tours
Marc Shoffman
Industry gets to work on new code of practice ahead of introduction of new agency regulations
Baroness Hayter appointed chair of Code of Practice Steering Group to set rules for new regulator
Almost half of England’s rental stock managed by ARLA Propertymark agents
Trade body cites two-year old data to highlight its influence in the property market
Purplebricks backtracks as EYE questions disclaimer exempting agent from liability for virtual viewings
Purplebricks denies its disclaimer attempts to exclude consumers' rights
Mortgage approvals slump 90% to record low in May
Bank of England data reveals impact of property market closure on mortgage lending
Number of tenants experiencing rent increases hits record low
Tenants more likely to see rents cut than increased as landlords 'bear the brunt of the pandemic'
Buyer demand increases but agents warn more sales have collapsed since lockdown
NAEA Propertymark claims agents are set for 'an exciting summer'
Landlords owed more than £4m of rent during coronavirus crunch
Agents reveal impact of eviction ban
The great escape! Major agent reveals 48% surge in agreed sales as buyers leave London for more space
Savills highlights ‘remarkable recovery in activity’ but market remains ‘price sensitive’
Deposit disputes decline across most English regions during lockdown
Will easing of lockdown cause a spike in complaints?
Scottish Government gives go-ahead for property market to reopen on June 29
Home moves included in latest easing of Scotland's lockdown restrictions
Agents offered new tool to screen vendors and viewers for coronavirus infection risk
Chatbot will ask potential clients about coronavirus symptoms before any face-to-face contact
Yopa claims second highest share of new listings during lockdown
Yopa gave its agents financial support during lockdown - but won't say how much
Sellers feeling bullish as listings return with higher prices
Analysis reveals vendors are still benefiting from low supply
Eviction ban has left landlords ‘powerless against domestic violence and anti-social tenants’
Landlords warn eviction ban extension fails victims of abuse
Agents have secured 40,000 sales but 175,000 sellers are ‘missing’ – Rightmove
Buyers are paying 97.7% of the asking price on average
Proptech firms tasked with developing how to digitise upfront sales information
New working group will look at how digital logbooks for properties can be built
Government minister suggests Stamp Duty could be reviewed after coronavirus outbreak
Parliamentary question addresses calls for Stamp Duty holiday to boost the property market
Pandemic is shifting buyer preferences – RICS
RICS research claims property market has become more positive since reopening
Industry groups take first steps towards system for property passports and logbooks
Previously private reference data can now be used to build ‘Property MOTs’