Finance
House prices start the year up but likely to remain flat over next 12 months
Lender says affordability harder now for first-time buyers in capital than at height of boom before the financial crisis
News
Finance
EYE NEWSFLASH: Losses widen to over £19m at online agent Housesimple
Documents show shareholders put another £4.5m into firm this autumn
Tech
Preview them here: Zoopla’s new TV adverts going out from Boxing Day onwards
Zoopla produces 'playful' new ad campaign
Compliance
Some letting agents ‘pulling a fast one’ and still charging fees to tenants despite the ban
Redress schemes receive 225 complaints about mis-charged fees
Agency
Humberts reveals it has appointed administrators but brand name looks set to continue
Notice on Humberts' website confirms that company is in administration – but business as normal for franchises
Law
Fake tenant of almost 450 ‘criminal’ rental properties fooled agents for years
Prolific criminal successfully got through tenant referencing checks with aid of false documents
Law
Airbnb is an online service and not an agent in disguise, rules European Court of Justice
Short-lets business Airbnb provides online information and does not have to abide by agency rules, says court
Other News
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Lettings
Stability tops New Year’s wish lists as agents warn of rent increases and supply issues in 2020
Agents predict more landlord exits and falling supply unless the Government injects confidence into the market
Finance
Zoopla backs sales volumes to remain at 1m next year and prices could grow 3%
Portal suggests Stamp Duty reform could boost market activity
Agency
Difficult end to difficult year estate agents tell Bank of England
More fall-throughs and less activity in 'subdued' housing market, agents report to Bank of England
Agency
From Peaky Blinders to Brexit, agency unveils best branch Christmas cards
Linley & Simpson agents show their photoshop skills for annual charity fundraiser
Agency
Agent collects record haul of winter coats to support charity campaign
Chestertons transforms branches into collection points for 3,000 winter coats
Law
Two-year wait possible before Section 21 is banned by new legislation, says ARLA
Speculation mounts over how long the wait could be for housing reforms
Other News
Post-election Boris bounce sends prospective buyers rushing to the portals
Rightmove says traffic is up by over a quarter on this time a year ago – and forecasts more new stock for 'active' New Year
Agency
Online estate agent intending to ‘redefine’ property is set to launch crowdfunding campaign
Online agent with expansion plans invites potential investors to pre-register their interest
Agency
Green shoots flourish for new agent daring to set up in difficult times for market
Difficult times – but here's how one agent has opened on a high street and created five new jobs
Agency
Century 21 celebrates opening six new offices in the UK
Three new Century 21 outlets to be joined by three more in New Year
Law
Landlord becomes first to be banned in north of England after string of prosecutions
Ban also means landlord cannot work in letting agencies anywhere in England for three years
People
Leaders Romans Group announces new chief operating officer
New chief operating officer from outside property industry looks to transfer his skills into new sector