Lettings
Angry ARLA fights fees ban – but says it is ‘the will of the Government’
Transparency rules over letting agent fees 'have not worked' says ARLA
News
Finance
The real reason why transactions are so low has little to do with Brexit, more to do with fear
New mortgage rules also causing big problems for 25% of home owners
Lettings
Tenants will pay higher deposits once fees ban is in place, warns agent
Fees ban will force rents upwards – and up will go deposits too (they're already nearly £1,000)
Agency
Does the low cost of budget agents come at a very high price?
Print advertising is old news – Trinity Mirror is trying to push water up a hill
People
Don’t give yourself away on social media, recruitment expert warns agency job candidates
Advice to candidates – Google yourself and see what you come up with!
Agency
Big leap in revenue and profits for auction provider to agents IAM Sold
Firm set to double revenue and profits within three years
Politics
Wales overtakes London to top the tables for rental inflation
Rental growth drops in the capital for fifth consecutive month
Politics
Housing demand and supply drops as market hits ‘wait and see’ mode ahead of General Election
NAEA Propertymark highlights risks of 'empty' manifesto promises on property
Agency
Will Purplebricks still feel the need for Rightmove and Zoopla?
Purplebricks now valued at over £1bn with shares trading at over four times their value 18 months ago. Should Rightmove hit the kill switch?
Agency
Purplebricks TV ads return with two more tales of ‘commisery’
But there isn't a cream cake in sight!
Lettings
Is the day of the tenant’s deposit about to be over?
Innovation enters the market – and Generation Rent could benefit
Lettings
Private landlords brace themselves for big hike in tax bills
Landlords will be severely hit in the pocket after tax changes, warns agent
Law
Political parties urged to go further on leasehold reform commitments
Calls for Tories and Labour to go beyond just tackling ground rents
Compliance
Regulation: First letting agents in Scotland complete training ahead of mandatory licensing
Licensing of all letting agents in Scotland now just seven months away
Agency
Agent says England home-buying and selling process should be more like Scotland’s
Transaction growth in Scotland outpacing English volumes – because accepted offers are legally binding
People
Popular industry figure takes on wider role in proptech company
Promotion for Trevor Youens at estate agency software group
Agency
EYE exclusive: Ex-Zoopla commercial director Jon Notley reveals new venture
New replacement scheme for tenants' deposits wins huge backing and looks to have major benefits for tenants, landlords – and agents
Agency
Long gone? OnTheMarket slams Zoopla claims and insists ‘We are here to stay’
We are not a 'long gone threat' – we are here to stay, says OTM boss as waiting goes on for legal verdict
Law
Crowdfunding campaign launches legal fight against roll-out of Right to Rent
Campaign asks whether agents should be government's unpaid immigration officers
Law
Conveyancers urge politicians to steer clear of reintroducing HIPs
Would a digital home report solve the problems that HIPs couldn't address?