Compliance
NEWS FLASH: Right to Rent being extended across England from February 1
Industry now has just months to prepare for major change
News
Law
Ombudsman calls for new law as complaints against letting agents soar
Outgoing ombudsman says twice the number of people complained about letting agents as sales agents
Agency
Another top name at Countrywide quits – days after role at major conference
Headline speech at Proptech conference but now Countrywide's key online man steps down
Agency
New business will help sellers choose agents and handle relationship
Most sellers choose the wrong agent, says founder of business gearing up for launch
Lettings
Rent controls would send landlords fleeing – new report
Any form of rent controls would spark exit of landlords, says new research into London market
Law
MP accuses Commons of seeking to impose unnecessary legislation on landlords
Bill that would allow tenants to sue landlords over unfit housing to return to Commons
Lettings
Housing minister to be asked why criminal landlords grow rich off taxpayers’ money
MP claims no accountability over housing benefit money that finds its way to bad landlords
Acquisitions
Islamic bank puts £18m into buying slice of London property market
Bank says Muslim investors particularly keen on London property market
Other News
Picture of the Week: One garage, complete with helpful floorplan
But does a garage really need a floorplan?
Law
eMoov versus eMove UK – and look who owns which trademark
Purchase of trademark revealed after eMoov complains to advertising watchdog about eMove
Agency
Online agent adds local information service to its site
Agent says online businesses often criticised for lack of community knowledge
Agency
Countrywide to offer 200 apprenticeships
Young people to be given the chance to develop skills in customer service and residential sales
Finance
First-time buyers pay the price as they go head to head with investors
New record set for asking prices – and rents also rise to record levels
Agency
Jail for mortgage fraudster who ran sale and rent-back agency
Surveyor also jailed in massive scam which robbed people of their homes
Lettings
Local councils slammed for not going after criminal landlords
Tenants and good landlords being let down by poor enforcement of sector
Law
Agent to go on trial after fraud charges
Trial in spring for agent who pleads not guilty to 17 charges
Law
Parent guarantors of student tenants face letting agent in court
Housemates moved out of home 'traumatised' by fellow tenant's death
Charity
Foxtons announces long-term charity deal with air ambulance
First long-term charity partnership by Foxtons
Agency
Home owner takes property away from agent and puts it up for sale on Facebook
Home owner says Facebook could be ideal platform to sell property
Compliance
New asbestos law could mean surveys bonanza on most homes
MPs call for new law to phase out asbestos in all types of building