Agency
easyProperty to launch into sales this September
New generation will not go into a shop, says founder of online agent
News
Lettings
Government yet to publish response into rental market inquiry after a year
New briefing paper on licensing published for MPs as moves made to tighten up on licensing
Politics
Sales tumble in central London as election nears
And more sellers keep their homes OFF the portals
Lettings
Tiny flat lets within 40 minutes – and tenant moves in within two hours
Quick-quick deal on tiny apartment could set new speed record
Finance
People moving home face mortgage stumbling block
Home movers face mortgages hurdle after MMR
Agency
The only way is ethics: agent’s advertising campaign hits the streets
Marsh & Parsons launch a campaign with a difference
Acquisitions
Hamptons buys property firm specialising in affordable housing
Hamptons says acquisition of ikon is part of growth plans
Law
Man who stole £2m and nearly ruined estate agency is jailed for five years
Book-keeper fiddled accounts for nearly five years to fund internet gambling habit
Agency
OnTheMarket is making its mark, says Guardian, and hurting Zoopla
Report measures 19% fall in Zoopla listings but Zoopla says it still has three times inventory of OTM
Agency
Private sales site to relaunch as it woos more agents
Private sellers will be able to list alongside high street and online agents
Finance
Purplebricks ‘very close to stock market flotation’
Firm ready to hire advisers as it draws up plans for public listing
Agency
Agent chosen by London Stock Exchange as one of UK’s most inspiring firms
Acorn Group among 1,000 SMEs across Britain selected for accolade
Acquisitions
LSL acquisitions arm snaps up major stake in Thomas Morris agency
Deal allows four partners to exit business – training company not part of the acquisition
Training
Auction firm iam-sold increases number of free training days for valuers
Firm will train 500 estate agents this year in 21 free sessions
Tech
Zoopla says mobile traffic is up by over 40% this year
Portal also claims record success for its appraisal tool
Other News
Picture of the week: There’s a terrific draught in here!
Do you think this one looks a bit too open plan?
Other News
Big T remembers two England cricket captains, a billionaire and getting high . . .
Big T was the auctioneer who once asked the world's richest man if his credit was good
Agency
Crooked agent in £68,000 fraud ordered to hand over his assets – of under £3,000
Agent has almost no assets to give to his victims, Proceeds of Crime hearing is told
Lettings
Home Office asks agents for help in immigration checks pilot scheme
Government wants letting agents to say how pilot due for national roll-out is going
Law
MP wants ombudsman to rule on disputes between neighbours and landlords
Tory MP wants to give new powers in PRS to ombudsman for social sector