Agency
Code for modern method of auction says agents should explain drawbacks to vendors
Sellers should be warned by agents that auction bidders paying a premium may factor that into the price
News
Agency
Does the UK have too many estate agents – and what are the tips for survival?
Estate agency in the US is 100 years old and in the UK even older: How can agents survive for another century?
Agency
Jackson-Stops and great-grandson: Fourth generation of family launches property search firm
Great-grandson of Jackson-Stops founder launches property search firm
Agency
Purplebricks set to hold annual general meeting today
Share prices rather than executive pay may be on the minds of shareholders
Law
Landlord of dangerous HMO where foreign tenants spoke little English hit with huge fine
Landlord's illegal property let out to tenants unaware of their rights
Lettings
Lettings platform warns void periods are rising despite start of traditionally busy lettings season
Agents dispute claims that more properties are remaining empty for longer
Compliance
A quarter of all fire service prosecutions under safety order are to do with HMOs
Owners and managers of HMOs are most likely to be prosecuted by fire brigades over safety failings
Agency
Yopa boss leaving ‘to pursue new opportunities’ after just 18 months in CEO role
Online agency chief executive leaving with successor still to be appointed
Finance
Could Countrywide really pay off its debts and make it back into profitability?
Significant debt levels but Countrywide has grown its earnings before interest and tax, says analyst
Compliance
Agents will have to do AML checks on landlords earning around £8,900 a month
Letting agents warned to beware of changes when new AML Directive is implemented in New Year
Acquisitions
Boss of digital agency acquires traditional firm – which happens to be his former employer
Boss of regional online agent snaps up firm where he started his career
Agency
Fund manager Woodford cuts his stake in Purplebricks yet again
Embattled fund manager reduces his shareholding in online agent
Other News
Picture of the Week: Newly listed – but we seem to have missed the open day
It's a new listing – but we've already missed the open day five months ago
Other News
House price growth turns negative over the month – but just remains positive year-to-year
House price growth stalls to a near halt
Finance
Stamp Duty receipts fall as first-time buyers relief kicks in together with drop in transactions and Welsh devolution
Less money from Stamp Duty Land Tax to line the Treasury coffers
Other News
Prime central London price falls ‘have bottomed out – but no sign of a bounce’
No more significant price falls in central London, Savills forecasts
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group looks for acquisitions to take its offering nationwide
Agency chain says it is in the market to buy after securing highest ever financial backing
Acquisitions
Iconic brand Greene & Co to lose its name as it immerses into Countrywide’s Hamptons
Firm made famous in fly-on-the-wall documentary to lose its branding
Lettings
Rental stock would drop by almost 1m dwellings if abolition of Section 21 goes ahead, warning
Government urged to 'consider carefully' impact abolition would have on supply of rental property
Acquisitions
LonRes buys anti-money laundering consultancy to help protect its member agents
Key purchase for subscription platform as HMRC targets London agents over breaches