Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions setting a trend on both high street and online
Independent high street firms 'call time on lettings as regulation increases and fees ban nears'
News
Law
Big drop in use of Section 21 notices is because they are just too slow and difficult, says expert
Section 21 orders no faster than other eviction routes
Lettings
ARLA boss hits out at ‘truly ridiculous’ database of rogue agents and landlords
ARLA boss calls on Government to stop making 'ridiculous laws' for private rented sector
Agency
Can online agents grow their market share to 25% within four years?
Self-service agents would have to grow at 4.5% each year for next four years to meet prediction
Agency
Strong results for Savills – but firm warns of lower transaction levels this year
Some 'tempering' of sales volumes likely this year, warns Savills
Finance
Investing in property the crowdfunding way: Is it really worth it?
Rayhan's proptech column looks at property crowdfunding
Law
Peter Ambrose: How does a solicitor affect the outcome of a deal?
The things that can go wrong in deals – and why most agents want a conveyancer they can get hold of
Tech
Is blockchain the future of transactions? ‘Click to buy’ website records first residential property sale
Clicktopurchase claims that using blockchain technology can speed up transactions by recording offers and the exchange of contracts electronically
Other News
New company launches with Propertymark and TDS directors
New product set to launch on market in next couple of months
Lettings
ARLA attacks Government for handing out ‘billions’ to social landlords while ignoring private rented sector
ARLA in scathing attack over amount of grant aid given to social landlords and calls for all funding to be stopped – and redirected to private landlords
Agency
How low will they go? New online agent undercuts the opposition at £89
New online agent charges £89 – and promises a £10,000 prize draw
Agency
New Rightmove TV advert campaign launches to appeal to Generation Rent
New Rightmove 'renting' advert shows three can be a crowd
Compliance
As GDPR gets closer, Information Commissioner debunks scaremongering ‘myths’ about changes
Agents should not fear huge fines – but you do need to be compliant
Acquisitions
EweMove franchisee completes on network’s biggest acquisition to date
EweMove franchisee acquires 350-strong property portfolio and five new 'flock' members
Agency
Rightmove names the place where supply has fallen most – and time to sell is quickest
Does your patch make it into Rightmove's fastest moving property markets?
Finance
First-time buyers and home-movers bounce back, say mortgage lenders
UK Finance figures show first-time buyer and home mover approvals started the year on the up
Compliance
Landlords still unaware of minimum energy efficiency standards with time running out
Will buy-to-lets be ready in time for the April deadline on minimum EPC ratings?
Acquisitions
Co-founder of four-branch estate agency bought out by business partner
Firm says it wants to acquire sales and lettings businesses
Agency
EYE NEWSFLASH: One thousand up – OnTheMarket recruits 1,000 more offices since flotation
OnTheMarket announces milestone in agency recruitment since flotation
Agency
Half of sellers have no problems with their estate agent – leaving half that do, says Which?
Which? issues new advice to sellers and tells them not to choose on the basis of valuation and fees as it announces tie-up with GetAgent