Agency
eMoov among firms in marathon business pitch to Richard Branson
Online agent says it will start making money in 2018 and have 10% market share in four years
News
Lettings
New property portal for student rentals getting set to launch
Agents offered free 18-month trials
Other News
More generations of same family living together as house prices rise
More adult children moving back in with parents
Agency
Belvoir unveils nine new outlets as franchise company expands
Six new outlets already up and running with three more to follow
Compliance
New review launches into accuracy of EPCs
Potential for fraud highlighted in new consultation
Other News
What got you talking this week: EYE’s top stories
Could it be the top of the market – and what about Zoopla's astonishing results?
Finance
How realistic is a seven-day time frame to switch mortgages?
How quickly can mortgage offers come in – and how quickly can conveyancers do the rest?
Agency
News Flash: Well known agent collapses owing over £1m in debts
High profile regional agent sold out of administration
Tech
Rightmove testing virtual reality – but is it really ‘360 degree property porn’?
Rightmove trialling virtual reality viewings of estate agent's properties to see how public react
Politics
A leave vote could hit transactions rather than prices, claim
London housing market facing headwinds regardless of outcome of EU referendum, says Hometrack
Lettings
MP raises matter of banned letting agents in Parliament
MP says letting agencies are unregulated and it is pot luck whether customers get a fair deal
Acquisitions
Leaders announces two more acquisitions – with further purchases to come
Leaders notches up sixth acquisition so far this year
Finance
Is a seven-day deadline to switch mortgages really possible?
Lenders doubtful but conveyancer says timescale is possible if others play their part
Other News
Will your phones be ultra-busy next Tuesday – or quiet?
Tuesdays after spring bank holidays are normally busy – will that be the case next week?
Other News
First-time buyer sales at a two-year high – but at a cost
First-time buyers are paying £20,000 more than a year ago
Agency
Fewer than 2% of all homes sold at auction as gavel growth stagnates
Newer players say auction industry is stuck in a rut and reluctant to change
Politics
Crucial day for protesters bidding to stop Land Registry sell-off
Hours to go before mass petition is handed in to Downing Street – but will Government listen?
Acquisitions
Shares in Zoopla shoot up after mega-results
uSwitch proves an excellent buy for Zoopla, but OnTheMarket remains 'sting in tail' says City analyst
Other News
Car boss’s open letter to ‘greedy’ portal says it has too much power
Talking point – can portals in any industry do too much for consumers?