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Opinion: When the going gets tough, the entrepreneurs get going
The market may be contracting – but for talented individuals the entrepreneurial spirit still burns strongly
News
Law
More tenancy deposit disputes being resolved without adjudication
Tenants and landlords benefiting from mediation
Law
Taxation experts urge Government to stop tinkering with property taxes
Lay off making any more changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax, tax experts tell government
Other News
Transactions stuttering along as properties sit on the market
Transactions drop to a record low in central London
Lettings
Scottish Labour party launches new bid to outlaw ‘unfair’ rents
Scottish Labour party want existing rent controls to go further
Agency
Top ten online agents take 4.4% of new listings as the fight hots up for market share
Purplebricks' dominance continues – but its grip on the sector slips to below 70%
Agency
Purplebricks share price struggles to stay above £1 – and Foxtons woes continue
Foxtons woes continue as sales drop by £1.1m in first quarter of this year
Lettings
Angry landlords set to confront Government over scrapping of Section 21
Furious landlords say Section 21 is final straw – 'We have had enough, we are fighting back'
Agency
NALS ditches name to operate under ‘safeagent’ brand
New safeagent brand will focus on building consumer trust in agents
Agency
‘Someone contacts an agent on Rightmove every second’, says portal
Rightmove claims the spring bounce has arrived at least in some regions
Compliance
Property 11th most complained about sector to watchdog
Misleading adverts by property companies lead to 28% rise in complaints
Tech
New sales progression service launches nationally after 18-month trial
Sales progression tool says it has reduced fall-throughs to 21% in Cardiff trial
Other News
Resolution passed to wind up property franchising firm
HomeXperts in liquidation after ten years in business
Law
Rethink for HIPs as homes sell 28% faster north of the border
Conveyancing system credited with speeding up property sales in Scotland
Acquisitions
Hedge fund already backing two online agents takes major holding in Purplebricks
Hedge fund affirms its faith in online agents with major investment
Agency
Belvoir founder Mike Goddard steps down as firm reports ‘robust’ start to year
Belvoir outperforming as momentum in franchising firm continues
Agency
Rightmove withdraws listing after concerns over ‘private’ seller
Rightmove pulls listings after concerns over 'private' sale
Agency
Countdown to fees ban: Agent queries ‘confusing’ advice on deposits
Ban just over a fortnight away and agents still confused over new rules
Agency
Agents could be caught up in mis-selling claims on leaseholds
Watchdog launches inquiry into leasehold mis-selling as ambulance-chasing industry gets ready for action
Agency
At last a PR coup for the industry – estate agency comes over brilliantly!
The Hunters team pull off a coup by making estate agency look not just acceptable but aspirational