Other News
Up and up – average asking prices in big monthly jump, says Rightmove
Average new asking price accelerates through the £310,000 mark but prices fall in Wales and north-east
News
Politics
Affordability worsens all over England and Wales as house prices rocket way ahead of earnings
House prices shoot up 260% in 20 years – but earnings rise by just 68%
Lettings
Rayhan’s Proptech column: Who will be the traditional letting agent’s next customers?
What can agents do more smartly to attract the next generation of customers?
Compliance
Agents beware – failure to show letting fees is resulting in penalties being issued all over country
Enforcement is an easy and lucrative route for Trading Standards so action is increasing
Agency
Estate agent reviews and word of mouth instrumental in getting instructions
eMoov boss says 78% of sellers check out review sites first – so why bother with a window on the high street?
Other News
So what happens when small children play at being estate agents?
Small wonder that this video stole the show!
Agency
Fine & Country expands its brand into interior design
New venture for Fine & Country as it offers its brand to interior designers
Other News
Lucky escape for agents as office hit in crash minutes before they were due to start work
Listed cottage used by firm for 25 years wrecked in road crash ten minutes before staff were due to start work
Lettings
Lettings business Rentr goes back on Zoopla after review
Lettings business spells out difference between two sides of its operations
Agency
Seller’s distress at finding her home on controversial Houser portal two years after withdrawal from sale
Agents urged to check Houser listings for your own details and property adverts
Compliance
New Money Laundering Regulations ‘will create more problems’ for estate agents
At what stage will agents have to obtain buyer's ID? When does a buyer become a buyer?
Finance
Landlords’ Barometer – #47: ‘Buy-to-let is dead’?
Some lively views on the future of the private rented sector
Training
Free places for agents on Julian O’Dell training course
There are some free places for agents on Julian O'Dell training courses
Other News
House prices ‘could fall 4% this year’ as result of Article 50, claim
Online agent plans to track how Brexit will hit the housing market
Finance
First-time buyers giving up self-employment just to secure a mortgage
Lenders are easing their criteria for self-employed and zero hours borrowers
Charity
Charity buckets at the ready! How will you mark Agents Giving Day?
Date for your diary: Agents urged to back this year’s special day on June 22
Other News
Scottish market is ‘blessing for first-time buyers’ as house price growth comes to standstill
Prices drop in Scotland's cheapest areas
Finance
Regulator accused of being too onerous on lenders as it studies mortgage market
Brexit may affect industry – but impact on housing market likely to be 'modest'
Finance
It’s pay day! Bruce brothers cash in over £17m from Purplebricks share sales
Purplebricks founders Michael and Kenny Bruce make millions
Law
Crooked letting agent jailed for 19 months after fleecing would-be tenants
Questions MUST be asked after disturbing case of crooked agent