Politics
Today’s the day but agents warned uncertainty could drag on for weeks
Property market activity falls in run-up to today's election – and could there be another in July?
News
Politics
Sales plummet by 26% in prime London market hit by election jitters
Many sellers are cutting asking prices at least once
Compliance
Problems mount as more homes without new-build EPCs come on the market
Developers who failed to get EPCs done on homes pose problems for agents and sellers
Finance
So, how hard is it really for first-timers on average wages to buy?
Figures make 'frightening reading' – but do they really?
Finance
Council spends over £90m buying back homes sold under Right to Buy
Newspaper queries whether local authority might have to sell homes a second time if Tories win
Compliance
One in six cases of ID fraud involve single young tenants
Tenants in bedsits are repeatedly targeted by fraudsters
Agency
Estate agency holds golf day in memory of founding partner
Day raises nearly £3,000 as tribute to an outstanding agent who died aged 56
Charity
Estate agency chain to support Children’s Hospice Week
Every Leaders branch to raise money for their local hospices
Politics
Ombudsman Christopher Hamer to step down after nine years
Hamer hits out at plans to ban letting agent fees and bring in rent controls
People
Hunt to start immediately for TPO successor
Huge growth of scheme as it dominates redress in the industry
Lettings
Generation Rent calls for landlords to pay ‘rent tax’ to fund house building
Lobbyist hits out at all political parties for lack of plans to end housing crisis
Lettings
High rents a far bigger concern for tenants than agents’ fees
Four in ten tenants have no opinion as to who should win election
Politics
Labour’s housing policies pose danger for market warns Zoopla
House prices would fall and the wider economy would be hit if Labour leads next government, says portal
Lettings
Labour says student sharers are being charged ‘out of control’ fees
Benn affirms party's stance on 'extortionate' fees
Other News
Foxtons branch features in Brixton protest song video
New song aims to highlight housing issues across London
Lettings
Ban on letting fees could be disaster for tenants, ARLA president warns
Return to Rachman-style exploitation of tenants could not be ruled out
Lettings
Wipeout! Exodus of Scottish landlords forecast amid Government clampdowns
We're tired of being vilified, say landlords, as Government removes 'no fault' ground for possession and proposes rent controls
Agency
Purplebricks claims 25% growth as it launches in London
Firm puts up prices in parts of capital to nearer £1,000 plus VAT