Acquisitions
Romans continue to march into west country with latest acquisition
Romans announces eighth acquisition so far this year
News
Lettings
Rental growth hits an eight-month high but are tenants actually better off than ten years ago?
Rents have fallen over the past decade when adjusted for inflation
Agency
Lack of agent sales success credited with boom in property selling under the hammer
Auction rooms gearing up for busy season
Agency
More vendors using online agents and most are successful, claims new Zoopla report
Almost half of consumers 'would consider an online agent' next time they sell
Agency
Online agent that tries to crack problem of vendors being stuck in homes raises further £120m
Agent launched two years ago has now raised £165m in funding
Agency
Local council’s own estate agency made subject of Freedom of Information request over charges
Westminster Council says it will now publish information about properties it buys and sells
Agency
Estate agents third most likely type of business to disappear from high street
Over 200 estate agent branches vanished from high street in first half of this year, according to research
Law
Gascoigne Halman to appeal against decision on OnTheMarket’s ‘one other portal’ rule
Date set for later this month for hearing in Court of Appeal
Agency
It’s new and it’s a familiar colour – Purplebricks unveils its new logo
A 'brilliant' new logo is Purplebricks' own verdict
Other News
House price growth rebounds after an eight month lull, claim
Annual sales are down but house prices are back on the rise, claims new report
Acquisitions
Warren Buffett-backed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co to embark on acquisition trail
Independent agent Kay & Co has officially relaunched as part of the Sage of Omaha's real estate franchise
Lettings
Agent Provocateur: Could HMOs turn out to be not the golden goose that investors hope for?
Opinion piece: HMOs might yield more – but at what cost?
Agency
Luxury agent aims to sweeten client service with new ‘chocolate box’ style office
London office will offer fresh flowers and heritage windows for those seeking a luxury lifestyle
Agency
Agent reveals devastation after ‘trusted’ employee admits stealing over £300,000
Agent betrayed by employee who was family friend she had known since he was 13
Law
Fraudster who said he had estate agency experience sent to jail after scamming 11 victims
Property fraudster stole deposits from victims seeking their dream homes
Compliance
One in ten rental properties listed on Zoopla specify ‘no benefits tenants’
New campaign urges landlords to avoid agents who advise against letting to tenants on benefits
Agency
Agent begins accepting crypto-currency to ‘help it stand out from the online crowd’
Sellers can pay their agency fees using a range of crypto-currencies
Agency
OnTheMarket announces new radio advertising campaign during Premier League coverage
OnTheMarket hopes to score with new radio advertising campaign
Lettings
UK rents outpacing house price growth but are below the cost of living
Average rents growing faster than house prices
Lettings
Government launches £2m funding to help local councils tackle rogue landlords
Councils can apply for funding for projects up to the end of this month