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But is the Welsh council really ready to take on policing of estate agents?

Bank says it will remain ‘vigilant’ on increasing momentum in house prices

Is the property industry nervous of electronic signatures? Yes – but that could be down to habit

Portal says that all new joiners have passed vetting procedures

Agents’ Mutual says it will also prohibit developers on its site

Sarah Vine, wife of education secretary Michael Gove, makes astonishing attack on the profession

Belvoir founder tells Eye it looks for small businesses worth £200k to £400k

Landlords taking rent in cash are not declaring income or using agents

Treasury watchdog speaks out and Prince Charles adds his own warning

Agents will need to amend their contracts as legislation gives sellers longer to change their mind

Home buyers could face two interviews before their mortgage application is even submitted

First prosecution by council of an agent sends out a warning signal

Most transactions falling into 3% Stamp Duty band – if stats are right

Barking and Dagenham to introduce borough-wide licensing in September

The public are the only judges when it comes to these particular awards

Debate continues over best way to police the private rented sector

New national business seeks investment through crowdfunding

Lawyers say every communication to a tenant should carry prominent eviction warning

Business secretary wants to widen tax proposal but does not spell out implementation

Rent a Letting will give 15% of agents’ listing fees to charity