Agency
Rightmove’s share price does not reflect reality of difficulties agents are facing, says analyst
Bank says both Zoopla and OnTheMarket could step up the competition
News
Compliance
Almost one in three estate agents do not know if they have anti-money laundering process in place
Over one-third of agents say they have been investigated by AML regulator – with visits at very short notice
Agency
Strutt & Parker rejoins Zoopla but stresses loyalty to OnTheMarket
'Hundreds of branches' return to Zoopla since OnTheMarket drops its one other portal rule
Charity
Last chance to bid for a charity fundraising picture
Going, going . . . please place your bids now!
Finance
Property lottery website smashes crowdfunding target and says it is worth £1.8m
House raffle website draws investment from 270-plus investors
Finance
House price growth bounces back but home owners are warned to brace for an interest rate rise
Nationwide warns that households with big debts may struggle if rates increase today
Agency
Some easyProperty franchises have given notice to quit – and recruitment on hold until September
EYE Exclusive: Upbeat CEO Jon Cooke says easyProperty is working for some but not others – with review of product while recruitment of licensees is paused
Agency
Connells deliver positive results in ‘challenging market’ despite dip in sales
'UK's largest estate agent' Connells shows resilience as it delivers profitable performance and Property Franchise Group reports solid growth
Law
Opinion piece: So this is why most conveyancers are slow and inefficient
Technology? That's for kids, not conveyancers – and there are those that can scan and a lot who can't
Agency
A golden celebration: Outstanding agent marks 50 years with same business
Congratulations to agent who started as junior negotiator 50 years ago today
Agency
Estate agency group that is building a new library for local primary school
Estate agency spear-heading drive to get children reading
Politics
Over 121,000 first-time buyers benefit from Stamp Duty cut in first seven months
Overall transactions and Stamp Duty receipts in annual drop
Agency
Blacklisted Westminster Council-backed agency gives back to community with £30,000 charity donation
CityWest Residential has pledged to support the Young Westminster Foundation over the next three years
Law
Law Commission accused of ‘window dressing’ with leasehold reform attempts
Campaigner questions why freeholders should be compensated for losses
Agency
TPO to review sellers’ complaint about being chased for payment by agent that did not sell their home
TPO will review case after EYE queries its ruling when court decided very differently in fees case
Finance
Pre-tax profits at LSL plunge by over half – but group upbeat for rest of this year
City more than shrugs off Foxtons losses as shares rise – and Countrywide announcement due within 48 hours
Agency
Purplebricks now listing over 20,000 properties on Zoopla
Purplebricks listings on Zoopla leap by over 4,000 in space of a year
Compliance
Government steps up a gear to making CMP mandatory by next April 1
New guidance issued hints at tough regime for agents
Acquisitions
Discount retailer Lidl steps into the housing market as it reveals creation of 800 new homes
Discount supermarket Lidl says it could build 3,000 homes in London alone – but will it put them on its shelves?
Agency
Opinion: Why agents must change – or wither on the vine
An outsider's view of estate agency: High fixed costs and market forces are not making things easy for high street firms