News Archive

Gap between first-time buyer and Help to Buy prices has been increasing since the end of 2013, claim

First agent must supply list of viewers and second agent must tell seller of risk of double charging, says TPO

Industry figure calls it a day after 30 years – but hints that we haven’t heard the last of him yet

Agent warned by court that he will go to jail after fraud offences – only a question of how long

The Paul Smith column: Could corporates and Purplebricks get together to launch portal?

High street agents increased their instructions by 5%, and Purplebricks by 3%

Increasing compensation was previously supported in a Government consultation – but TPO says it will stick to limit

Agent objects to change in direction from local authority over Section 21 notices

Rents growing at more than double the rate of inflation

Small business told by Lloyds to open a new client account for each and every one of its landlords

Managing director of lettings and sales at large regional chain no longer a director

HMRC is on the warpath and the £215,000 fine on Countrywide is only the beginning

Lettings fees are second highest buy-to-let expense and could be set to increase after fees ban

Shares tumble as Countrywide warns of further slowdown ahead

Lack of supply blamed after average house prices grew at record monthly and annual rates in February

Quintain buys 10% stake in Movebubble

Money raised will support former rugby player Doddie Weir’s motor neurone disease charity

Countrywide pays tribute to staff as ‘first-class team’ who will help restore growth

‘Sell your home from your home’ firm offering sellers free listings on Rightmove is booted out by portal

Agent says shopping around could save on costs – but only if they say they are non-regulated