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Compliance
Local authorities still unsure how many HMOs should be licensed under new rules
Questions raised over how councils can enforce new HMO regulations without knowing how many licences there should be
Acquisitions
‘Collapsed Emoov had no chance against Purplebricks – and was turned down by LSL’
Russell Quirk defended by investor that lost millions in Emoov as 'excellent CEO'
Agency
Russell Quirk due to appear on London radio station this evening – and will be asked about both Brexit and Emoov
Over 3,000 Emoov listings vanish off Rightmove – but administrators say these could be transferred to new owner
Acquisitions
If you’re selling, we’re buying, says Property Franchise Group as it acquires record number of businesses
The Property Franchise Group sets its sights on 40 acquisitions of local businesses next year
Agency
So how are David Brent and Gareth getting on as estate agents? They’re on fire!
Strike a light: How Brent Estates plans to be the top agent in Slough by Christmas
Agency
Industry body updates advice for Trading Standards on how to tackle rogue agents
National Approved Letting Scheme publishes practical help for Trading Standards to stamp out criminal firms
Law
Tenant Fees Bill is tightened as cap on amount of deposit is reduced
Deposits will be capped at five weeks and default fees are limited to lost keys and unpaid rents
Finance
Housing market in a ‘parlous state’: No more new taxes, plea to Chancellor
Stamp Duty receipts plunge with 'no light at end of Brexit tunnel'
Lettings
Agent calls for landlord incentives amid signs that Brexit uncertainty is limiting rental supply
Landlords and home buyers appear to be holding off from investing in property
Agency
Zoopla to take down all non-property third party advertising from today
Zoopla sets out its stall to become number one property destination as it reveals agent-friendly move
Agency
Agent denying BBC claims about charging tenants viewing fees is under renewed spotlight
Agent defends use of SAFEagent and National Landlords Association logos
Law
Can an agent take money out of a deposit for unpaid renewal fees?
Debate on Mumsnet – and as we find out, the definitive answer is 'maybe'
Finance
New start-up offering guaranteed rent to landlords raises £2.5m ahead of expansion
Rental platform has ambitions to expand across the UK and globally
Compliance
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Lettings
Agents query impact of Stamp Duty exemption as first-time buyer sales decline in 2018
Industry data shows first-time buyer sales have dropped and more landlords have exited the market this year
Agency
Competition time… Can you create the best estate agency Christmas video of 2018?
We want to see your property-inspired Christmas adverts!
Lettings
Dismay as Government ‘wants to limit tenants’ deposits to five weeks’ worth of rents’
Landlords will not like this, warn two main landlords bodies
Agency
EYE NEWSFLASH: Emoov – administrators are appointed
Emoov – board appoint administrators as Quirk tells staff: 'I'm so sorry it has come to this'
Agency
Emoov crisis: Uncertainty drags on for staff as Quirk tells of ‘fair chance’ new owner could pay them
Emoov and Tepilo listings disappear from Zoopla – and Tepilo also vanishes off Rightmove