People
Tragedy as promising young estate agent killed with his fiancee
Estate agency colleagues devastated as engaged pair die in car crash
News
Law
Welsh Government told to repeal Rent Smart Wales law
New law too complicated but agents and landlords could be made to join recognised body instead
Agency
ESTATE AGENCY LIVE & ESTATE AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2015
EYE is so proud to have been exclusive trade partner of event – see you next year!
Agency
Purplebricks says ‘not possible’ to run online agent alongside high street model
Founder's revelation throws down a £240m challenge – what will this do to Countrywide?
Agency
Former stock market darling Foxtons loses place in FTSE 250
Foxtons slides out of FTSE 250 after warning on 'slow' London market
Acquisitions
James Caan-backed agent Ivy Gate to expand into America
Ivy Gate does licensing deal with former London agent to start in Florida and expand right across States
People
Property recruitment company steps up its own recruitment as it doubles in size
Deverell Smith looking to hire a further 70 members of staff to cope with industry demand
Agency
Sudden closure of agent prompts concern
Two branches close with concerns over 'missing' paperwork
Agency
Connells appoints new head of lettings as rapid expansion continues
Connells set to grow lettings network to 160 branches within a year
Agency
Agents asked to take part in mentoring scheme for armed services personnel
Agents Giving to trial British Legion scheme to help ex-service people into new jobs
Agency
Britain’s most beautiful estate agency office: Our search continues
Do you work in a lovely or quirky building? Let us know!
Politics
Landlord body accuses Welsh housing minister of refusing to listen
Residential Landlords Association says Welsh minister has refused to meet
Finance
Number of repossessions sharply down, says national valuation firm
Fewer than one per 1,000 households now have to hand back the key
Other News
Half a minute! That’s all it takes for some buyers to decide on a home
Over a quarter of buyers make up their minds within 30 seconds of entering property
Agency
Online agents only work because they are parasites on Rightmove, says Martin & Co boss
Martin & Co sees £6m wiped off company value after Osborne's raid on Stamp Duty
Acquisitions
Purplebricks set to launch on stock market at £240m
Purplebricks valuation looks set to make it a juggernaut in online industry
Agency
Agents coming back to us from OnTheMarket, claims Zoopla
Zoopla in defiant mood as it says it is still in winning mode
Agency
Over eight in ten sellers expect property to be listed on Rightmove
Rightmove comes out top – and by miles – of where vendors want to see properties marketed
Compliance
New website backs EYE’s petition seeking mandatory Client Money Protection
Client Money Protection would cost average letting agent some £300 per year
Finance
Barclays is first big buy-to-let lender to tighten up on criteria
Other lenders expected to follow as bank increases rent coverage to 135%