Other News
Discounts on asking prices increase – leading to more sales
More sales going through – but at a discount
News
Law
Tune in to the very latest in advice on tenancy fees ban
Agents invited to catch up with the latest on news and advice as industry gets set for Tenant Fees Act
Law
Fees ban countdown: Generation Rent tells agents ‘We’re watching you’
Days away from tenant fees ban and Generation Rent warns agents: 'We will be watching you'
Charity
For the love of mud! Agents get dirty for charity challenge
Property firms conquer 7km obstacle course for Agents Giving fundraiser
Finance
Banks signal house sales boost is coming as mortgage approvals climb
Number of mortgage approvals hits this year's high
Law
Fees ban countdown: Agents warned of ‘unintended consequence’ as tenants make multiple applications
Tenants paying several holding deposits as they try and decide between properties
Agency
State-backed national estate agency ‘could be launched by a Corbyn government’
Could this possibly be true – a State run estate agency launched by a Labour government?
Politics
Housing minister to run for next Conservative leader and PM
Kit Malthouse becomes tenth candidate bidding to succeed Theresa May
Lettings
Rental property of the week: Room for rent, must know how to solve Brexit!
An unexpected vacancy in a sought-after location suitable for a (possibly short-term) tenant
Agency
Former estate agent Chris Wood picks up innovation award for 3D tours
Change of career direction for ex-estate agent takes flight
Compliance
Fees ban countdown: Zoopla will not be filtering out references to fees from property listings
Guidance to agents on compliance – but no automatic banning by Zoopla of references to fees
Lettings
Private rental sector continues to grow amid buy-to-let market uncertainty
Government data reveals market share of home ownership and rental properties
Other News
Premium on Scottish properties slides but sellers are still getting 2.5% above asking price
Eager buyers still paying above asking price to snap up homes north of the border
Compliance
Agents have just days to disclose referral fees as compliance requirements are stepped up
Revised codes of practice issued by Ombudsman are of immediate importance to agents
Agency
Countdown to fees ban: One week to go and agents taking it right down to the wire
Days to go and it looks as though many agents will continue to charge fees and take big deposits until last minute
Charity
Fancy having a whale of a time? Then let’s Do It For Dom
You know you canoe it – a boat ride in an amazing cause but PLEASE sign up today to take part
Charity
Army officer-turned-agent plans Mont Blanc climb to raise funds for military veterans
Charity climb will support mental health of Queen’s Regiment veterans
Finance
Clampdown on use of companies to buy homes ‘is working’
Tax receipts for corporate property purchases decline for second consecutive year
Lettings
RLA calls on Mayor of London to ban short-term lettings ads on transport network
Call for short-term letting adverts to be removed from Transport for London network
Agency
Agents use their negotiating skills to secure food charity donations
Global franchise firm brings charity event to UK for the first time