Tech
OnTheMarket ‘should throw in its lot’ with unbeatable Rightmove, says leading commentator
OnTheMarket should accept Rightmove is a 'licence to print money' and the 'Amazon' of the property listings world
News
Compliance
Anti Money Laundering update: We’re now on the fourth attempt at guidance
Guidance still wobbly as to when agents much check out buyers, but agents MUST risk-assess each case
Agency
Portal’s listings halve in just one day after agents boycott it in protest over pricing
It happened in the US – but could it happen here?
Charity
In such a great cause – please bid for one of Julian O’Dell’s great originals
The art of the matter: Roll up, roll up for our auction of one of these fabulous original portraits
Finance
£127m in Stamp Duty returned to home owners caught by surcharge rule
£127m in Stamp Duty surcharge is refunded to 10,700 home owners who 'overpaid' by almost £12,000 each
Finance
Extra Stamp Duty ‘has not deterred landlords so far’ as HMRC receipts rise again
Taxman takes another £2.3bn in Stamp Duty during second quarter of this year
Finance
NEWSFLASH: Yet more record results for Rightmove as profits and revenues surge
Portal announces record revenues and profits as number of advertisers hits an all time high
Agency
Just two online agents in EYE’s survey appear to have made changes following advertising watchdog ruling
Online agents still making claims about savings that their customers can make – but are they substantiated?
Compliance
Three agents expelled by Property Ombudsman after failures to co-operate
Three agents will not be able to trade legally unless they pay awards ordered by Ombudsman
Agency
Countrywide shares slip to new low after firm reports 98% plunge in profits
Shares in Britain's biggest agent drop almost 10% in one day
Acquisitions
Online agent sails over crowdfunding target – and drops a bombshell
We are in talks over a merger, says online agent which says it is worth £12m
Agency
Compiler of new Best Estate Agent Guide defends how publication of top 20% has been put together
Peter Knight denies that marketing materials have been sent to every agent in the country
Tech
Rightmove launches trial of Face Messenger bot to help renters find their next home
Bot is very young – but quick to learn, says Rightmove
Agency
Only 55% of properties listed by agents result in a sale within six months
HomeOwners Alliance research finds challenging market for agents and sellers
Lettings
Tenants pay the price as rental rises become more widespread
ARLA Propertymark members call for lettings fee ban to be scrapped in key demands for new Government
Agency
Hunters goes hipster as Nelsons agent joins the franchise
Hunters' presence is boosted in East London
Agency
NEWSFLASH: Revenues and profits plunge at both Countrywide and Foxtons
It has been a tough year so far, admits Countrywide boss while Foxtons says London market hit by 'unprecedented' uncertainty
Agency
Top management team at Badger quits as Nick Dunning steps in as interim CEO
Group chief executive among trio off 'to enjoy summer' after quitting agency group bought by Nick Dunning Associates
Agency
Agent who let property used for grooming and abusing young girls is sent to prison
Downfall of four-times mayor who was also agent as he is jailed for 18 months
Agency
Potential business ‘walking away’ because agents are not available to chat in the ‘always on’ society
It's good to talk – but are agents making the most of their chat functions?