Compliance
Too easy for ‘rogues’ to set up as letting agents and fleece people, says lender
Buy-to-let lender Paragon hits out at non-existent controls over client money
News
Other News
Letter is returned to agent sender after 40 years
Mystery as 'return to sender' letter finally makes its way back to agent
Agency
New portal reveals global plans – but will not take on Rightmove in UK
Portal will list both commercial and residential properties all over the world except in UK
Law
Battle lines drawn over new licensing scheme
Selective licensing not the answer, say angry landlords prepared to go to High Court
Agency
Portal that bans agents steps up cash raising and marketing
Private sales site says Rightmove and Zoopla may ban online agents
Agency
Vendor hands over photos to rival agent: How would you react?
You don't get the instruction but your rival uses your pictures. Can that be right?
Acquisitions
Countrywide firm Hamptons hits acquisition trail
Firm reveals plans to push brand across entire UK
Agency
Former TV star Dani Behr goes with her genes to become an estate agent
Ex-wildchild becomes US realtor. Thank goodness you have a proper job, says dad
Law
More landlords go down the ‘no fault’ route to get possession
Section 21 eviction cases at 15-year high
Finance
Massive investment needed as private rental sector booms
Lender says PRS will more than double in size in next 20 years
Finance
Muted start to year with mortgage approvals almost static
Are home buyers back after Stamp Duty reforms?
Agency
Buyer claims he was ‘legally mugged’ by estate agent after being gazumped
Ombudsman says complainant could not raise money over an extended timescale
Compliance
Watchdog calls for information about online review sites
Call for information comes as allAgents says it is industry's very own 'trip advisor'
Other News
House prices inch back, says Nationwide
November not a good month for sales, Land Registry seems to confirm
Agency
Online agent eMoov undergoing ‘game changing’ transformation
Quirk blasts agents 'with increasing time on their hands'
Finance
Rightmove shares rocket to an all-time high
How to make a tenfold profit in nine years: buy Rightmove shares!
Politics
First-time buyer scheme offering 20% discounts goes live
Discount scheme aimed at young buyers of new-build homes on brownfield sites
Agency
Sign up, sign up! Agents can name hospices in fundraising campaign
This year's Great British Property Cycle will link 100 hospices in cycling marathon – so join in
Agency
Moneypenny scoops fourth place as UK’s best firm to work for
Estate agency supplier gets employees' vote
Training
How can you convert more valuations to instructions?
Well, don't rush your appointments, says our training guru