Law
Landlords wrongly refusing tenant requests to switch energy
Tenants unaware of their rights when it comes to their energy supplier
News
Agency
How an enterprising estate agent is turning graffiti into a success story for charity
Royal British Legion benefits from 'remembrance' graffiti – thanks to estate agency touched by the images
Tech
Proptech firms unveil energy switching and void management services
New products will manage the energy switching process and cover void periods for landlords and agents
Finance
House purchase mortgage approvals hit a three-month high
Are home buyers being helped by the return of 'supersized mortgages'?
Compliance
Rightmove warns agents of security threat posed by fake log-in page
Agents urged to change passwords after scammers send fake leads through Rightmove
Agency
Agent challenges 25% hike in Rightmove costs after portal itself identifies town as a faller
'How can you hike my cost by 25% when Rightmove itself says town where I operate is third biggest faller in market?' asks agent
Agency
We’re not going to cut fees, although we’re feeling the pressure, say agents
One in ten firms planning to cut headcount – but very few say they will move off the high street
Acquisitions
Spark of hope for energy firm after collapse of utility supplier to private tenants
Energy company could be bought by larger rival
Charity
As the season for charity approaches – here are just some of the ways you are helping
Even in wealthy towns there is overwhelming need for the most basic help
Law
Landlords now waiting more than five months to regain possession of their property
Government warned that court system for landlord possessions is failing
Lettings
Proptech firm gains regulatory powers to access tenant accounts for rent collection
Letting agents will be offered automated rent collection and distribution software
Agency
EYE NEWSFLASH: Emoov is NOT in administration and it’s business as usual, says Quirk
Russell Quirk says talks are continuing to find buyer as Emoov sales boss issues rallying call to staff
Lettings
EYE NEWSFLASH: Energy supplier to lettings industry Spark Energy goes bust
Light goes out for Spark Energy leaving 290,000 customers without gas or electricity supplier – advice for agents
Agency
Agent shuts up shop on the high street and takes all its branches into one ‘hub’
Agent closes all four branches to move into 'hub' space – and insists this is the way to go: 'tinkering' will not work
Acquisitions
Ambitious agent backed by £10m war chest snaps up well-known rival
'Only the fittest will survive as industry heads into era of consolidation', says agent after latest acquisition
Law
Agent tells supporter B&Q how Shelter has allowed ‘tenants from hell’ to stay in property
Last minute intervention at court by Shelter has allowed non-paying tenants to stay put while running up more costs for landlord, claim
Other News
Picture of the Week: The search for a new gnome starts on Rightmove – yes, honestly!
The search for a new gnome starts – as you would expect – on Rightmove
Agency
New ‘concierge’ service launching in New Year will pay introduction fees to agents
New appointments announced at service that will try and bridge revenue gap for agents when fees ban comes in
Finance
First-time buyers would rather sell the family silver than use Government savings schemes to get on the property ladder
More than half of first-time buyers are snubbing products such as the Lifetime and Help to Buy ISA
Law
Former estate agent is ordered to pay back over £22,000 in rent
Ex-agent who did not have licence under compulsory scheme in Wales hit with rent repayment order