Compliance
Agent says sorry after sending out hundreds of names on its database by mistake
Vendor who withdrew property is sent hundreds of names from database
News
Agency
Purplebricks complains to advertising watchdog about rival Emoov – but told no problem
Purplebricks complaint about Emoov's claim to be number one hybrid agent falls flat
People
New appointments announced as VTUK’s Peter Grant steps aside after death of wife
New role for industry veteran 30 years after founding business
Agency
Shares in both Foxtons and Countrywide dive after London agent reports 65% fall in profits
Investor confidence wobbles in high-profile agents
Compliance
TPO stakes claim to be private housing market’s only ombudsman
Katrine Sporle 'puts her money where her mouth is' amid Government consultation on redress
Other News
Removals could be disrupted by the Beast from the East, warning
Snow could deal a blow to people with removals booked
Other News
Boost for property market as latest figures show transactions picking up
Land Registry figures show a pick-up in property registrations
Acquisitions
Countrywide founder Harry Hill says UK’s biggest agent could be broken up in any sale
Break-up of Countrywide is a possibility, says founder Harry Hill
Agency
Foxtons announces larger than expected two-thirds plunge in profits
London agency giant says it will now invest in more technology – not more branches
Acquisitions
Connells profits shoot up despite tough market, helped by sale of Zoopla shares
Connells Group announce 'stand out performance' as profits and revenues rise
Agency
Four major agencies back Zero Deposit as it finally hits the launch button
Zoopla-backed deposit replacement scheme enters the market
Compliance
Advertising watchdog gives agent one more chance over ‘misleading’ ads
Case resolved informally but the next step could be a formal investigation if 'misleading' ads appear again
Acquisitions
London estate agent strengthens its hand with joint venture deal
Partnership extending firm's reach in east London follows string of acquisitions
Agency
Estate agency is at a crossroads — make the right recruitment choices if you want to come out on top
Traditional agents need to build strong teams if they are to prevent hybrids and onliners from increasing their market share, says Joshua Rayner
Agency
White label auction service offers estate agents valuation training
Estate Agency All Stars will provide the training for firms offering an auction option
Agency
Still down — new buyer registrations struggle, NAEA figures suggest
Number of buyer registrations is at its highest since September but still down year on year
Agency
Sales progression costing more for high street agents as online firms fall down on the job, claim
Lack of sales progression by online agents means traditional firms having to fund the work for them
Law
Agent rejecting potential tenant on benefits pays out after admitting discrimination
Letting agent is successfully challenged by single mother – what could this mean for other cases?
Compliance
More ‘fake’ landlords pilfer agents’ marketing photos
Letting agent raises alarm after online fraudster uses its own images to advertise properties
Law
Tenant fees ban: Agents WILL be able to charge for change of sharer
Minister clarifies uncertainty over rules on joint tenancies