Lettings
Lettings proptech platform enters the ever-growing deposit replacement market
Choice of deposit alternatives on the rise for agents
News
Agency
Online agency launches recruitment drive for more LPEs
Firm expects online agents to take 50% market share 'in near future'
Lettings
The reluctant renters! Tenants renting for longer but they aren’t happy about it
Agent reports tenant registrations are up by a quarter
Agency
Big agency software provider merges well-known brands into one
CML, Thesaurus and Qube to be merged under a single software brand in UK
Compliance
Today is the day – letting agents must offer CMP or will be trading illegally
Letting agents must offer Client Money Protection from today or will be breaking law
Law
New law will mean all agents must register as not-for-profit organisations
Private Member's Bill which will make it illegal for property firms to make a profit wins Government backing
Politics
House prices fall in England for first time in seven years
UK house price growth edges closer to zero
Agency
Auction firm launches new online estate agency with zero costs for sellers
Fast-expanding auction firm will promote 'disruptive' new online agency via T20 cricket
Agency
Former football star injects six-figure sum into new online estate agency
Ex-Premier League football star shows his belief in online estate agency
Acquisitions
Major agency group does deal with ‘perks for tenants’ provider ahead of fees ban
Leaders Romans to roll out Vaboo to all 160 branches
Tech
Distribution network makes Rightmove the ‘must have’ for investors
Every house seller wants Rightmove, say investment gurus
Lettings
Over half of tenants want deposit replacement schemes
Over half of renters want an alternative to traditional deposits
Other News
Over 40 jobs at risk as four branches set to close
Building society owner announces plans to close four branches 'in challenging market'
Law
Ban on agents charging tenancy fees in Wales due to come into force this autumn
Two important moves – fees ban now a certainty in Wales and Labour confirms it will ban Section 21
Law
EYE NEWSFLASH: Petition lodged to wind up online estate agency
House Network named in winding up petition
Agency
Foxtons tells shareholders no current plans to close more branches
Foxtons expects 'subdued' sales market to continue this year but it still relies on lettings
Law
‘Putting the robbers in charge of the bank vault!’ Government faces criticism over building industry pledge to stop leasehold abuse
Government urged to fulfil promise to legislate for leasehold reform
Finance
Affordability gap between cheapest and most expensive places to buy hits a 20-year high
Buyers now paying 7.8 times their salary to get on the property ladder
Law
Local authorities accused of failing to use existing powers to target rogue landlords
Just three rent repayment orders have been issued by councils in past 18 months
Lettings
New calls emerge to scrap Section 21 notices to help families out of ‘rent trap’
Report warns increasing numbers of children are born into insecure rental accommodation