Acquisitions
Zoopla says it expects to woo back 100-plus offices as result of deal with Property Franchise Group
Long-term deal with Zoopla means 'attractive terms' for franchisees
News
Politics
CLG committee steals a march on White Paper with consultation launched on downsizing
'Glaring hole' in housing suitable for older people
Politics
No surprises as Housing White Paper is published
No mention of estate agents and nothing new for buyers
Agency
Online letting agent Upad recruits big hitters to its advisory board as it looks to grow
Upad appoints ex-Rightmove head of development plus proptech industry figure to help its expansion
Agency
Winning instructions – it’s not just all about the fee
Why standing out from the crowd is so important in the battle for listings
Agency
Here’s how to put together property particulars without a computer (and you still can!)
Historic! Agent has discovered a Stensign in storage
Lettings
Tenants lacking financial back-up for loss of income
80% of tenants view a mobile phone as essential yet only 28% think providing income security is
People
The Property Ombudsman in search for new chair of Council
Hunt is on for successor to Lord Best
Agency
NEWSFLASH: Zoopla offered to pay towards Connells’ legal costs in fight against Agents’ Mutual
Tribunal hears that Zoopla had offered to meet 'small proportion' of Connells' legal costs
Agency
OnTheMarket’s best hope in fight against duopoly was ‘one other portal rule’, hearing is told
But Connells firm says rule was anti-competitive as both sides in competition hearing lay out their arguments
Agency
More agents taking pre-contract fees from prospective purchasers, claim
Newspaper says angry would-be home buyers are 'battling to get money back'
Agency
Online firm claims it is ‘40% more likely’ to sell a home than traditional agent
Agency figure Julian O'Dell wonders where the science is 'behind bold statement'
Agency
Transactions slip nearly 17% in a year as property supply falters
Haart boss blames 'multitude of barriers' for deterring buyers from taking plunge
Acquisitions
Martin & Co firm announces long-term deal with Zoopla
Property Franchise Group withdraws fees charged to franchisees for subsequent territories
Agency
Boss sells five branch agency business and thanks loyal staff
Firm's boss praises staff for their focus and enthusiasm
Compliance
Details of hundreds of landlords and agents leaked in official email
Compulsory private rental scheme investigates 'breach of data protection' incident
Agency
New software launches to help high street agents provide online-style service
Muves offers a branded app for landlords or vendors not wanting to pay commission for a full agency service
Acquisitions
Rental business which cuts out letting agents ‘has had £600,000 investment from Countrywide’
Zoopla to review advertiser on its site
Agency
Agents who took up discounted share options in Zoopla reap a £15m windfall
Agents who bought discounted shares enjoy a £15m return on investment
Agency
New estate agency boss announced for parent company of Your Move
New estate agency boss comes from retail background but has served five years as non-executive director of LSL