Other News
Rightmove listing removed after viewers spot ‘racist’ doll
Swift action taken to remove property listing
News
Agency
World-renowned Cheffins shifts the picture to focus on estate agency
New head of residential appointed by firm known worldwide for its fine arts expertise
Politics
Church of England urged to release unused land for housing
Housing Justice says the Church has an untapped resource of 105,000 acres of land
Finance
Landlords planning more limited company purchases to get round buy-to-let changes
54% would opt for the incorporated route to keep mortgage interest relief perks
Charity
Charity calls for major overhaul of England’s private rented sector
Sector is not family-friendly, blasts Citizens Advice
Agency
Almost one-third of leads from portals are ignored by agents, says new research
But only 7.5% portal leads convert into offer or instruction
Agency
Agents who charge fees after ban could be put on database of rogue agents and landlords
Peer drops strong hint that breaking fees ban could result in criminal record for agents
Agency
Agents’ duty of disclosure – What to do when you are asked to ‘hide’ a repossession
How two agents lost an instruction because they were not prepared to breach the law: The Property Ombudsman gives her view
Agency
Will there be ‘blood on the carpet’ this year among agents who have been too slow to change?
Another momentous year of change and challenge ahead of us – and agents will have to work harder to convince public of their value
Lettings
Lettings fee ban: Rents will rise – and independent agents may quit, warning
Belvoir boss says independent agents may consider quitting this year as Government's anti-landlord policies tighten
Other News
Picture of the Week: And it’s just four candles
Or should that be fork handles? Either way, the image has gone viral for one agent
Finance
House price inflation sticks at same rate two years running
Average UK house price inflation now higher than in London
Charity
Applications invited for latest round of funding from TDS Charitable Foundaction
Previous recipient Kate Faulkner says funding has helped support her research
Agency
Relocation Agent Network launches latest referral competition for agent members
Top prize of £5,000 on offer
Tech
Another million up for floor plan service – Metropix chalks up its nine millionth plan
New landmark for Metropix floor plan business
Agency
NEWSFLASH: Boxing Day and the gloves are off with Purplebricks new adverts
New TV adverts highlight 'misery' of paying high street estate agents commission
Other News
Quiz of the Year – all you have to do is spot the correct answers
That was the year that was – dominated by surprises
People
Trio at Purplebricks sell shares after exercise of options
Trio who exercised options act quickly to sell shares
Politics
Property transactions buck the seasonal trend, HMRC says
But transactions are still down annually
Law
Housing minister slates leasehold system as ‘widespread problem’
MPs told of serious abuses of leasehold system