Lettings
Petition opposing rent controls handed in to Scottish Government
Petition signed by 3,000 in days also opposes abolition of 'no fault' ground
News
Charity
On your marks! Second Estate Agents Race taking place in Regents Park
More runners invited to support good cause
Charity
Don’t be wet – join in the Great British Property Paddle!
Agents invited to lend their support to Agents Giving event
Training
Trust me, I’m an estate agent…
Our training guru advises on ways of making the public believe in you
Agency
Agents enjoy weekend of frenzy as market erupts into life
Back on top of the world: London agents enjoy instant election bounce
Compliance
CMA closes investigation into estate agency ‘cartel’ case
Fines on three agents are trimmed after they agree to introduce compliance programmes
Agency
Agent abandons taking holding deposits from house purchasers
Purchasers walk away from deal after being asked for £2,000
Agency
Touting letter slated as ‘nice way to upset your competitors’
Agent's touting letter puts itself at top of a local league table
Agency
Internet won’t kill off high street agents, says Spectator
In 50 years' time, there will still be plenty of high street agents
Other News
House prices on the rise as supply stays tight
Halifax says house prices in April rose 1.6%
Agency
NAEA chief welcomes Tory policies as good for housing market
But NAEA managing director says new government may not be able to deliver within five years
Agency
A frankly great victory for well-known letting agent
Twinkle-toed agent dances off with a Strictly title
Acquisitions
Independent estate agent sells to Countrywide in eye-popping deal
TV's fly on the wall firm Greene & Co sells for large sum as founder is believed to step down
Tech
Our first 100 days and all looking good, says OnTheMarket
But Zoopla pours scorn on site's traffic figures
Politics
Rent controls and mansion tax off the agenda as Tories win
Industry breathes sigh of relief
Law
Former Andrews branch manager pleads guilty to eight fraud charges
Agent could face trial after denying five other offences
Law
Bride reveals how wedding gift money was taken by jailed agent
Deposit money given by friends and family was never paid into scheme
Tech
Where in the world is Houser’s home valuation tool?
Latest online valuation tool features some oddities
Agency
More expansion for myhomemove as it goes on recruiting spree
National conveyancing firm to take on 100 more staff
Agency
Connells signs up to pilot of new agents review website
New review site raterAgent could deliver for UK's third largest agent