Finance
House prices slip in sign of ‘cooling housing market’
Nationwide says Stamp Duty revenues have reached all time high – despite 30% fewer transactions
News
Finance
Almost nine in ten mortgage applications are now successful
Mortgage applications made through intermediaries stand very high chance of success
Agency
Which? says no straightforward answer as to whether sellers should use traditional or online agent
Consumer organisation warns customers paying up-front
Agency
Marsh & Parsons set to open its 27th office – selling homes for free
London firm to offer sellers 0% commission for first three months
Agency
Newspaper amends claim that half of OnTheMarket would be controlled by board and new investors
Campaigner says Vote No voices must be heard – while major regional firm calls on agents to keep OnTheMarket in the industry
Agency
Purplebricks set to complain to advertising watchdog about arch-adversary Chris Wood
Purplebricks turns the tables as it objects to video on Cornish agent's website
Law
Buyer’s ‘auction bargain’ turns out to be listed for demolition
Purchaser who bought 'bargain' flat sight unseen wants his money back
People
Purplebricks founder Kenny Bruce to invest in ‘home town’ football club
Will football club change its colours to purple after Purplebricks founder sets himself new goal
Other News
The search starts now for the best supplier to the industry
Suppliers to the industry will be assessed for new guide on basis of feedback from agents
Finance
Countrywide share prices start new week of trading at a record low
Countrywide's market cap slips to less than a third of Purplebricks
Finance
Bank of Mum and Dad now playing vital role in private rented sector
Parents helping children out with rent and deposits
Other News
Don’t carp! Car mechanics overtake estate agents as least trusted trade
Estate agents lag behind car repair garages for mistrust
Agency
OnTheMarket flotation MUST succeed in order to compete at highest level, says major regional agent
Agent urges more balance in debate about stock market float – and points to value of 'new and exclusive' USP
Compliance
Money laundering – how will HMRC view these buyer scenarios?
When agents have little or no contact with buyers, how are you going to check them out as the law requires?
Agency
Agent Provocateur: Forget the technology, we need to speak!
Automation, text and emails are all very well – but sometimes a simple phone call is best
Other News
Pace of annual house price inflation slows down across cities
Rapid deceleration in house price growth in London market may have 'bottomed out'
Agency
Kevin Hollinrake says it is important that MPs understand implications of fees ban
MP says he hopes agents will attend debate in Westminster Hall
Charity
It’s magical, it’s mysterious – and whatever it is, it’s up for grabs at Catfest charity auction
Fabulous lots lined up to raise money for cancer charity at this year's Catfest
Politics
Eight in ten people are turned off by new-builds, claim
Public call for Government to prioritise investment in bringing older properties up to scratch
Compliance
Airbnb tenants who decide against staying can now leave bad reviews
Intervention by Competition and Markets Authority means dissatisfied Airbnb tenants can now leave reviews