Law
Three agents likely to serve 14 months each in prison after £105,000 fraud involving deposits and rents
Three directors of 'worst letting agent' jailed after ripping off landlords and tenants in sustained fraud
News
Tech
Rightmove defends decision to introduce fifth slot for Local Valuation product
Rightmove says it had waiting list of thousands wanting to buy slots in areas that were sold out
Other News
Number of new properties coming to market falls back in first two weeks of this year
Asking price growth slips to lowest for this time of year for seven years
Agency
Five new EweMove franchisees praised for their ‘gumption’
Five new franchisees flock to join EweMove in first two weeks of this year
Compliance
TPO creates new category of membership for surveyors plus referencing and inventory
TPO to accept complaints from customers of surveying services
Law
Deposit scheme backs specialist Housing Court to settle tenant and landlord disputes
TDS predicts a Housing Court in England could see 1,200 cases a year regarding unprotected deposits
Events
Earlybird tickets for ARLA conference now available – with event set to be biggest yet
Earlybird tickets go on sale for event set to help agents get to grips with fees ban
Acquisitions
Chestertons goes on prowl for acquisitions after doubling profits
London-focused firm launches recruitment drive for 'positive' people
Agency
New head of residential announced for national firm Carter Jonas
Head of lettings at national agency takes on new role encompassing sales as well
Lettings
Lettings and property management now contributing half of revenue to Winkworth
Despite 'challenging' sales market, Winkworth expects to see a rise in revenue and profits for last year
Law
Ban on referral fees paid to agents is on the cards if ‘transparency’ cannot be achieved
Announcement on referral fees expected 'soon' – while Government underlines its enthusiasm for lock-in agreements
Agency
Online agents see market share stabilise at 7.2% of exchanges – but big regional variations
Online estate agents increase market share in northern regions – but down south, it heads south
Agency
Emoov database buyer says it has contacted all 5,000 former customers
One hundred agents get in touch with Emoov database buyer as former customers look for answers
Agency
‘We’re not ready yet’ says Rummage4 boss as industry awaits official launch
Portal challenger still building scale with agents, but no official date yet for launch
Agency
Issue of the day for agents is Calendargate: But can we make the story stand up?
The issue that agents are talking about (and it's hot, but not Brexit)
Other News
Fewer properties withdrawn as sellers decide to await Brexit outcome
Withdrawals down 25% as sellers decide to keep their properties on the market
Agency
‘Don’t believe everything you read’: Boss of Guild parent company insists group is thriving
Guild unveils new range of tools for agents to boost service amid falling transactions and tenant fees ban
Agency
Agent queries 60-picture limit on portal imposed by software provider
Jupix says it would welcome feedback from agents about current cap on photographs uploaded to Rightmove
Acquisitions
The lights go back on at Emoov as the real purchasers of online agency are revealed
Emoov to resume business before end of this month after being bought out of administration
Finance
OnTheMarket shares lift off the floor after City analysts point to its achievements
Broker to OTM forecasts portal could make 30% margin on income of £67m within two years