Compliance
Client Money Protection scheme offered by insurance firm gets government approval
First CMP scheme is approved by government a few weeks ahead of compulsion for agents
News
Agency
Staff at Your Move and Reeds Rains brace themselves as restructure continues
LSL confirms that some staff continue to be in consultation – and that it is supporting them
Finance
OnTheMarket’s share price in big bounce after newspaper tells investors to ‘buy’
Sunday Times 'buy' recommendation boosts shares in OnTheMarket
Law
Housing minister under attack after blaming leasehold buyers for their own plight
'Housing ministers come and go like buses so let's hope this one moves on quickly', says leasehold campaigner
Acquisitions
Zoopla welcomes back ten branches of Carter Jonas
Ten branches of property consultancy go back to Zoopla
Finance
House purchasers will have just 14 days to settle Stamp Duty bill
Shortened timescale of just 14 days to settle Stamp Duty tax bill comes in next week
Lettings
Landlords’ Barometer – #67: Only ‘smart landlords’ will survive challenges ahead
As Property Tribes reaches its tenth anniversary, the forum celebrates with the continuation of the Smart Landlord campaign and discussions reflect the changing PRS and landlords' views on where it is going over the next ten years
Politics
Mixed fortunes predicted for housing market as Brexit bites
Brexit 'having catastrophic effect' on sales market says one agent – while data shows 'unprecedented' collapse in sales
Agency
Humberts says that huge risks it took with business ‘are now paying off’
Bold actions after buying Humberts out of administration are paying off, claims firm which left the high street for 'hubs'
Finance
Sunday broadsheet tells investors to ‘buy’ shares in OnTheMarket
If it can prove it can turn a profit, there's value ahead for OnTheMarket investors says Sunday Times
Other News
New asking prices continue to tiptoe up as Rightmove claims affordability has improved for buyers
Asking prices in parts of south now cheaper than a year ago – while in the midlands and north, the rise continues
Agency
So what do you want to be when you grow up? An estate agent, of course!
New TV advert for estate agency firm – and it's very watchable
Agency
Agent chalks up a centenary but celebrates roots going back nearly 200 years
Firm of estate agents walks into the history books
Other News
More than half of top London homes go to overseas buyers
Sterling weakness still draws foreign buyers despite Brexit jitters
Agency
Agent wins legal battle for commission despite contract being ‘done over the phone’
Supreme Court rules that agent and seller had a 'binding contract' after single telephone conversation
Agency
Leads to agents from Rightmove down 35%, OnTheMarket boss claims
OnTheMarket boss tells agents they are getting fewer leads from Rightmove – and Rightmove agrees
People
Departures announced at LSL’s flagship brand Marsh & Parsons
Changes at Marsh & Parsons totally unrelated to restructure at other LSL brands
People
Zoopla announces big-hitting new recruits joining from well-known firms
Major hires signal further investment in services to agents, says Zoopla
Acquisitions
Savills and JLL in merger speculation – but it looks like no deal
Both firms refusing to comment
Finance
Repossessions fall to lowest level for almost 30 years
Repossessions and arrears fall – but warning signs suggest that the tide could be on the turn