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Law
Landlord law specialist Tessa Shepperson launches new videos
First one on tenants' deposits is available now
Training
How to use a property qualification
Top ten reasons why getting a qualification is so worthwhile
Agency
Chestertons quits Zoopla to return to Rightmove
'We remain strongly committed to OnTheMarket,' says Chestertons boss in new blow for Zoopla
Compliance
New guidance for estate agents published by regulator
Powys issues new guidance to help agents comply with Consumer Protection Regulations
Lettings
Scotland poised to introduce rent controls by next spring
Sturgeon announces move in legislative programme – to dismay of critics
Charity
Generation Rent defiant despite missing crowdfunding target
Group raises barely a quarter of its fundraising target but says it can continue
Compliance
Property advertisers slapped by watchdog appear on ‘non-compliant’ list
But website which claimed agent had won Sunday Times award for best in UK is no longer live
Agency
Connells marks 80th birthday with a new look
New corporate identity launches across all 160 branches
Charity
Property industry raises £20,000 for charity
1,000 took part in the Regent's Park run on Sunday
Compliance
Cars, car allowances and corporate manslaughter
Don't let slack attention to cars drive your business into trouble
Other News
Rightmove’s happy places are the worst for entrepreneurs
Dissatisfied people are likeliest to start up own businesses
Finance
Mortgage approvals for house purchase climb
Housing market looks healthier than it has done in years, says surveying firm
Law
Highest sales since crash – but conveyancing delays will worsen and last a decade
Local councils are cutting back on search functions ahead of Land Registry centralisation
Law
Flatsharing website easyRoommate sues Sir Stelios over name
Flatsharing website in High Court battle over the word 'easy' – as in easyProperty
Agency
OnTheMarket deal with Country Life sets up new property search
New partnership looks to squeeze out corporates' top brands from glossy magazine website
Finance
Money rush! Online agent eMoov raises thousands within hours
Loss-making agent raises over half £1m target within three days of launching crowdfunding pitch
Agency
Russell Quirk interview: Why my firm is worth millions
Agents should wake up and see the revolution happening under their very eyes, says Quirk as he defends £20m valuation