Compliance
Database of crooked agents and landlords will not be available to public
Only councils and Government would have access to blacklist
News
People
From negotiator to manager – making the transition
Great negotiators can make great managers – but help may be needed
Law
Agent indicates not guilty at latest court appearance
Agent due to appear at crown court later this month
Lettings
Rents continue to rise as more tenants throw in the towel on buying
New rents rise while two in three tenants say they cannot find money for deposits to buy
Politics
Yes, Prime Minister? This is not our idea of affordable homes
Cameron's definition of 'affordable' housing stands rejected
Agency
Differentiate yourself – it has never been more important for agents
I have never met two agents the same – but we need to shout more about our USPs as stock for sale declines
People
Industry legend McClintock to leave Property Ombudsman scheme
Veterans Gerry Fitzjohn and Michael Stoop announced as TPO successors
Lettings
Tenants say they do not want long-term agreements
FInding flies in face of Shelter campaign for three-year tenancies
Law
Student tenants win case against agent after housemate dies
Judge rules agent effectively repossessed home by starting renovation
Law
Jail threat for Scottish landlords after ‘no fault’ possession ground is set to be dropped
Landlords could face jail if they lie about why they want property back
Law
Estate agent denies rape charges
Agent goes on trial denying allegations of rape and witness intimidation
Politics
Mandatory licensing of HMOs to be extended down to bungalows
Minimum bedroom sizes also to be set by government
Other News
The next housing crisis: Bright young people priced out of towns and cities
More house price rises next year, says haart boss Smith – and supply still a problem
Finance
Chesterman-backed student property portal raises almost £16m in funding round
Uniplaces raises funds to enable growth across the world
Acquisitions
Oh dear, Rupert – do you regret selling to Zoopla?
News Corp revenues slide – but dip could have been much worse without Australia's 'Rightmove'
Politics
Over 1.5m homes go from owner-occupation into private rented sector
Huge shift in housing tenure over last ten years
Other News
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Agency
Site chalks up reviews for 5,000 agency branches in first six months
raterAgent also trialling Google reviews of agents