News Archive

Hatched pioneer speaks of disappointment at closure as Purplebricks emphasises its ongoing investment

Robert May firm takes on new top team as it ups the stakes

Estate agency website is taken over by group of Islam warriors

Tenancy fees ban, probably from next April 6, will trigger ‘seismic’ shift in industry

Purplebricks Australian boss hits out at ‘disgruntled former agents’ looking to paint company in worst light

Ex-agency owner facing four charges including intent to pervert course of justice

Agents expelled after failing to pay awards for complaints concerning rent shortfalls and deposit refunds

£1m dividend is biggest for 14 years as Andrews continues to set itself apart for philanthropy

Don’t expect to see James Brokenshire on Good Morning Britain any time soon

Proposals weigh up leasehold reform while maintaining human rights of landlords

Connells says its online agency Hatched is not sustainable

Hybrid firm goes on aggressive recruitment drive – but what will other firms in the Property Franchise Group make of its claims?

Agent which denies accusation of discriminating against certain tenants is targeted by Shelter in latest campaign

Shares in Countrywide barely rise after announcement while Purplebricks shares fall to lowest in over 18 months

Home movers’ site acknowledges that estate agent fees have ‘undoubtedly’ come down

Major regional firm signs up to OnTheMarket

Transactions take a tumble – and in London the fall is over 25% – but latest figures are for May

Scottish agents reminded of vital deadline and of need to get Client Money Protection in place

Countrywide boss quits chairmanship at Royal Mail to focus on saving embattled estate agency

Business as usual as all jobs at 125-year-old firm are saved in pre-pack sale