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The tout that went far too far – and got slammed on Facebook
It didn't happen in the UK – and we hope it never would
News
Tech
New multi-listing platform for agents launches in UK
New platform offers opportunities for collaboration between property professionals
Law
Buyers scrimping on surveys as they try to keep purchasing costs down
Too many buyers rely on mortgage valuation, warns RICS
Agency
Marketing service for estate agents launches after acquisition of domain name
New service targeting estate agents
Politics
Half of home owners want to push through property deals before Article 50 triggers Brexit, claim
Over one in ten home owners have cancelled decision to move following Leave vote, says removals firm
Lettings
Most private landlords are part-timers with just one property
Lettings is main occupation for only 5% of private landlords
Law
Landlords may have to spend up to £5,000 to keep rental homes in the market
Clock ticks more loudly for landlords whose energy inefficient properties must meet minimum EPC rating of E to stay legal
Finance
Property Partner launches new bidding platform for shares in property
New bid functionality takes business a step closer to ultimate goal
Agency
Email sent accidentally to disgruntled tenant used strong language
Agent defends abusive language as 'just office banter'
Lettings
Concern that landlords who apply for direct rental payments having emails deleted
Landlords of tenants on benefits frustrated at application process
People
Industry veteran Michael Stoop steps down as group managing director at Property Franchise Group
Former Xperience boss retires less than two years after acquisition by Martin & Co, but will stay on as consultant
Agency
Savills delivers latest results to the City
Savills UK residential income rises but commercial revenues decline
Finance
Purplebricks is the star of my fund, Woodford tells investors
Fund manager Woodford apologises for investors' disappointment – but picks out Purplebricks
Compliance
Employee who stole from agent is jailed for four months
Convincing liar earned her boss's trust before helping herself to money
Other News
Man admits his dangerous driving caused horror crash in which agent lost both legs
Family express relief at guilty plea as Shaun Whiter reveals ambition to take part in Paralympics
Politics
Three million working families a pay cheque away from being unable to pay rent or mortgage
Sky-high housing costs are stretching families to limit, says Shelter
Lettings
Banning letting agent fees is not the answer, says NALS
NALS slaps down Shelter's call for 'realistic' solution of fees ban in Wales
Lettings
Rent rises on new tenancies continue in month after Brexit vote
Newly agreed rents rise – but pace of increase slows
Law
Three-year nightmare for man who cannot sell the home he paid for but doesn’t own
Would-be vendor actually owns the flat next door in Land Registry mix-up
Agency
This is indeed a property legal nightmare of the highest order, says Hailstone
Overhaul of home buying and selling process needed – and agents and solicitors should work together