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A step forward in stopping unscrupulous agents and landlords – but ‘will make no real difference’

Online mortgage broker backed by Zoopla loses its chief executive

Government’s bid to remove restrictions on pets looks toothless, says critic

Simply connect – all branches in group ring in to new email technology

OnTheMarket buys 20% stake in teclet – with option to buy all of firm or return its investment

Lender says affordability harder now for first-time buyers in capital than at height of boom before the financial crisis

Documents show shareholders put another £4.5m into firm this autumn

Zoopla produces ‘playful’ new ad campaign

Redress schemes receive 225 complaints about mis-charged fees

Notice on Humberts’ website confirms that company is in administration – but business as normal for franchises

Prolific criminal successfully got through tenant referencing checks with aid of false documents

Short-lets business Airbnb provides online information and does not have to abide by agency rules, says court

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Agents predict more landlord exits and falling supply unless the Government injects confidence into the market

Portal suggests Stamp Duty reform could boost market activity

More fall-throughs and less activity in ‘subdued’ housing market, agents report to Bank of England

Linley & Simpson agents show their photoshop skills for annual charity fundraiser

Chestertons transforms branches into collection points for 3,000 winter coats

Speculation mounts over how long the wait could be for housing reforms

Rightmove says traffic is up by over a quarter on this time a year ago – and forecasts more new stock for ‘active’ New Year