Agency
EYE Exclusive: Top property brands by Google search show estate agency’s winners and losers
Rightmove sweeps the board for Google searches but OnTheMarket has biggest uplift in number of searches by brand
News
Acquisitions
John Paul’s Castledene Group announces new acquisition – with more to come
Growing agency says it has managed to do better than mitigate loss of income from tenancy fees ban
Law
Agent who inflated invoices for personal gain sentenced to ten months in jail
Agent who ripped off clients committed offences while on bail
Agency
Zoopla announces string of regional new homes developers as its latest customer wins
Zoopla says that recruiting house builders is a business priority
Agency
OnTheMarket issues 1m more shares for agent members who sign new listing agreements
OnTheMarket applies for issue of over 1m more shares
Finance
First-time buyers claim Stamp Duty relief on over 60,000 purchases in third quarter
Over 400,000 first-time buyers claim Stamp Duty relief in first two years
Other News
Picture of the Week: And do put a sock(et) in it!
Property gets all the usual estate agent plugs
Finance
Foxtons reports fall in revenue as tenancy fees ban costs it £1m in the first few months
Firm claims 'resilient performance' in deteriorating London sales market
Finance
Reservation agreements provider Gazeal announces tie-up with Mortgage Advice Bureau
Firm which aims to cut risk of fall-throughs announces partnership ahead of reservation agreement trials
Lettings
Rent prices rising as landlords continue to exit the private rental market
Almost six in ten agents report rises in rent, says ARLA
Agency
Franchise chain Belvoir announces sponsorship of landlords website
Landlords portal gets sponsorship boost from Belvoir
Other News
Forget the smell of freshly baked bread – how about cannabis for luring buyers?
Take a deep breath – could cannabis help you sell a property?
Agency
Agents chased by OnTheMarket for unpaid subscriptions in bid to form new action group
Twelve agents told they could face legal action if they don't pay up – but say debt will be wiped if they rejoin OnTheMarket
Compliance
Countrywide is fined £100,000 after accepting charges over handling of surplus client money
Countrywide accepts reprimand and £100,000 fine at disciplinary hearing
Agency
Rightmove shares expensive says pundit – but worth it because agents and public need it
Rightmove improves efficiency for agents and has captive audience, says Telegraph writer
Agency
Financial services firm owned by corporate agency chain bids to woo independents
Financial services business that is part of LSL launches campaign aimed at recruiting independents
Compliance
Why Zoopla won’t give a home to discrimination in the housing market
Zoopla has banned 'No DSS' adverts – and here is why we feel so strongly
Lettings
New trade body formed for short-term lets industry
New trade body launches into short-stay sector
Compliance
EYE NEWSFLASH: Countrywide speaks out about ‘untraceable’ funds case
Nobody has been disadvantaged, says Countrywide statement after £100,000 fine and reprimand