Agency
Agents offered free trial of new prospecting tool designed to integrate with CRM systems
New prospecting tool backed by industry figure David Newnes designed to provide agents with one platform
News
Agency
New Hunters branches are open and ready for business as brand expands
Former Cumberland Building Society agents now open their doors as part of Hunters
Lettings
Tenancy Deposit Service says returns average £320 in excess deposit money
Tenants get over £800,000 back in excess deposit money, says scheme
Events
Television’s Huw Edwards announced as host for Relocation Agent Network awards
Relocation Agent Network gets set for annual conference and awards bash
Agency
Boss of major estate agency hits out at portals for endangering smaller firms
Service suppliers either ignorant of or oblivious to strains that agents are under, says boss of large independent
Compliance
Ombudsman raises rates for agents and introduces new ‘fair usage’ policy
TPO rates to rise in New Year but discounts promised for larger firms and Propertymark members
Lettings
No plans to introduce national landlord register, Government confirms
ARLA boss lambasts licensing – saying it doesn't work and never will
Agency
Past president of NAEA joins Adam Day’s new agency start-up eXp UK
Series of events planned this week for official launch of UK offshoot of American agency brand
Agency
We shall remember: How one agent is marking its respects
Thoughtful displays in agent's windows honour the fallen
Agency
Resident uses last wishes to name independent agent he wants to sell his property
Agent considering whether to sell deceased resident's home for free
Finance
Cheap pound makes property investment in Britain a draw for overseas buyers
Overseas property investors paying in dollars pick up properties at big discounts compared with five years ago
Agency
Estate agent fighting development says loyalty to community comes before business
Agent erects 200 boards to fight development – saying that what would benefit his business would harm his community
Lettings
Departure of former Countrywide lettings director nothing to do with £10m client funds affair
Countrywide praises ex-lettings director and says his departure was only related to end of tenancy fees ban project
Finance
Shares in Purplebricks and Belvoir rise after positive updates to stock exchange
Shares rise after Purplebricks announces flat revenues but profitable trading
Agency
Zoopla claims to offer faster listings search on mobiles than any of top portals
Zoopla says its huge investment in technology is paying off in terms of leads for agents
Events
Shortlisted names for UK proptech awards are announced
List of potential winners in proptech sector is unveiled
Charity
The Estate Agents Podcast announces children’s hospice as its charity
How much would you pay for 'Scrooge' to dress up as Santa's chief elf – and all in a good cause?
Other News
Halifax says annual house price inflation slows to lowest growth so far this year
Halifax and Nationwide still at disparity over average house prices
Agency
Trading statement from Purplebricks says it has retained market share and reversed ‘significant losses’
Purplebricks says it has maintained 4% market share in UK amid profitable trading for group
Compliance
Estate agent fined £30,000 after failing to tell buyers about Grenfell Tower type cladding
Buyers found out about cladding 30 minutes after receiving keys to flat in apartment block