News Archive

Housing charity warns that buy-to-let can’t be done ‘half-heartedly’

Number of Right to Buy sales hits five-year low, but still local authorities are failing to replace sold stock

Agency and referencing data suggests rents are rising, but one deposit scheme begs to differ

The infamous Only Fools and Horses style vehicle will be driven from Sheffield to Monte Carlo as part of Bangers and Cash fundraiser

Bank bases new claim that agents’ fees are biggest single moving expense on average commission at 1.8% quoted by Which? years ago

Taxman tells agent it will no longer seek to put him out of business as HMRC responds to story on EYE

Bank of England governor told to ‘wind his neck in’ on grim stress testing scenario

Tenancy passport firm launched by university student sells for millions to referencing firm ahead of fees ban

Room rented out just behind kitchen was unsafe and tiny

We can climb mountains: Astonishing achievement by industry raises £64,000 to try and beat evil disease

Employment tribunal rules employee of defunct agency can claim her money via Insolvency Service

Flats to rent set to be built over London tube stations

Agent reports that exchanges are now at their highest level for almost two years

Agent threatened with prosecution and being put out of business over AML payment says HMRC’s own system will not let him pay

Losses nearing £21m reported by Leaders Romans Group but directors ‘cautiously optimistic’ despite repayment deadlines

Property Franchise Group lays it on the line to investors – fees ban will cost its agents 17% of their income and hit the bottom line

Winkworth expects to open eight offices this year as it attracts more franchisees

Savills uses daily papers to advertise the fact that it is looking for vendors

Members of public urged to report rogue agents, while Trading Standards expected to pay unannounced visits today

Former Purplebricks agent says he was grilled for 90 minutes by investigators