Countrywide to buy back £20m of its shares
Move could trigger a takeover, says Britain’s largest estate agent
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Housing market swings into autumn at a slower pace
Boards firm says market is moving again after summer break but uptick is smaller than usual
Zoopla ‘will be short-term loser’ after Agents’ Mutual launches, claim
But City analyst says that both current incumbents are likely to claim long-term victory over OnThe Market
Estate agent who went missing on viewing is found dead
US realtor’s body found in shallow grave: how safe are UK agents?
Complaints to TPO rise against sales agents
But record number of complaints against letting agents are investigated
Agent’s behaviour following tenant’s death was sensitive, rules ombudsman
TPO throws out landlords’ allegations of gross negligence
Mansion Tax and how NOT to add value to your home
Who would want to refurbish a home to a value above £2m?
Landlord jailed after benefits fraud and money laundering case
Man who owned three rental properties claimed allowances – but now faces Proceeds of Crime case
Takings from Stamp Duty on property explode by a third
‘Stamp Duty system is just so wrong’, says lobbying group
Second mortgages to become much harder for home owners
Regulation of second charge mortgages likely to reduce market by 20%