Agency
Strutt & Parker to have new boss three years after acquisition by French bank
Strutt & Parker CEO Andy Martin stepping up into new international role
News
Acquisitions
Growing high street firm acquires local competitor as it seeks to expand
Firm buys up high street independent with same culture of service to clients
Lettings
‘Quieter month’ for agents as void periods and rents decline
Landlords benefiting from increased tenant demand as void periods drop across England and Wales
Agency
‘No surprise’ that agents are deserting Rightmove, OnTheMarket boss tells members
Rightmove's ability to maintain 'whopping' profits margin is down to price hikes to agents, says OTM boss
Lettings
London mayor puts rent controls at heart of election campaign as other cities watch
Sadiq Khan says if he is re-elected he will have 'clear' mandate to introduce rent controls
Agency
Online agent values itself at £2m as it launches crowdfunding campaign
nu:move looking for funds to expand franchise network to have presence in all major UK cities
Law
Fleas take a bite out of a tenant’s deposit when infestation found after departure
If pets are allowed, make sure eventualities are covered in the tenancy agreement
Agency
Hunters reveals gender balance of workforce in its network
Agency brand reveals men still heavily dominate franchisee directorships
Compliance
Battle of the ombudsmen: Existing schemes could vie to provide redress in new homes sector
TPO and Ombudsman Services set to bid for redress contract
Compliance
Government rejects local authority attempt to extend landlord licensing scheme
London council becomes latest to have landlord licensing request rejected
Agency
New online estate agency prepares to do battle with Purplebricks – and it will be free
New free online agency will offer Rightmove listings without charge and aims to win the DIY seller market
Agency
Former Purplebricks people flock to new start-up agency with ‘incentive’ commissions
New hub-and-spoke business looking for self-employed agents to join as it gears up for launch
Acquisitions
Foxtons acquires local agent for £2.2m as it looks to grow lettings business
Foxtons on acquisition hunt for quality local businesses to bolster lettings
Compliance
Eighteen agents could be flouting tenant fees ban and facing penalties
Tenants get apology after reporting Winkworth to Trading Standards over check-out fee
Events
Huge ARLA conference still set to go ahead despite coronavirus fears
Delegates to be given single-use water bottles and hand sanitisers as conference is set to go ahead
People
Former Countrywide boss Alison Platt appointed to new non-executive director role
Ex-Countrywide chief appointed as non-executive director at veterinary pharmaceuticals firm
Other News
What a goal! Your Move vendors and staff among crowd at Wembley for cup final
Your Move tells thousands of football fans to enjoy the game
Finance
Mortgage approvals for house purchase hit four-year high
Bank of England data shows house purchase mortgage approvals soared in January
Politics
‘Too many new homes’ claim as two-thirds of councils across England over-deliver
New homes are being over-supplied across most of England, claim
Agency
Rightmove still on the right track for more growth, says City analyst
Rightmove due to grow as it retains its 'must-have status' with estate agents, says analyst