Acquisitions
Lomond Capital agrees deal for Birmingham property portfolio
The portfolio will be transferred to Lomond Capital brand John Shepherd Lettings
News
Agency
Deposit replacement scheme hires ex-Hamptons lettings boss to help agents through changing times
Recruitment of Jon Pitt described as 'a statement of intent'
Agency
We have faith in the high street, says firm as it relocates two branches
Visibility on high street as important as ever, says agent
Law
EYE NEWSFLASH: Tenant Fees Bill introduced into Parliament
Fees ban becomes closer as Bill is published – and will cost letting agents almost £160m in the first year
Agency
Humberts admits it could not afford to pay redundant employees for their last month of work
Employees laid off have not been paid for April, says Humberts
Agency
Software firm claims major breakthrough as it makes automation available to Zoopla agents
Independent firm VTUK says it has deployed new automation to agents who use Zoopla software systems
Agency
EweMove looks to round up a whole new flock of local property agents
EweMove takes on Purplebricks as it launches major bid to recruit local agents happy to work on their own
Compliance
Too many ombudsmen: ‘Just one is needed for whole of the housing market’
Ombudsman calls for single housing ombudsman to end ‘confusing and complicated’ system: but research shows fewest complaints are about agents
People
New leadership team takes position at Savills UK as firm prepares for next stage
New CEO and managing director take the reins at Savills UK
Politics
So how much does our new housing Secretary of State know about, well, housing?
How long before James Brokenshire mentions broken housing market? Let's open a book!
Acquisitions
Zoopla sells off Australian arm of Hometrack after just 15 months for £71m
Zoopla sells Hometrack Australia to Australian property portal giant
Agency
Winkworth announces third office opening of 2018 as it confirms one closure elsewhere
Winkworth confirms closure of city outlet – but welcomes another opening
Compliance
Airbnb short-term lets firm rapped by advertising watchdog over claims
Complaints against short-term lettings firm upheld
Finance
Questions raised over impact of first-time buyer Stamp Duty cut as mortgage approvals slump
Bank of England data reveals decline in mortgage approvals for house purchase
Agency
New property portal offering homes to win says it is an estate agent with a difference
In it to win it? New portal says its 'win houses' competition offers alternative for sellers
Compliance
GDPR: Are you in danger of reading what you want to read?
As the clock ticks towards GDPR this month, agents must consider whether 'legitimate interests' really is the way to go
Politics
Rent freedom day finally draws near after 86 working days
Working to pay the rent now takes longer in England – but freedom day is this week
Politics
Opinion piece: Why has everything to do with housing become so hostile?
A change of housing minister unlikely to alter the hostile environment that housing now inhabits
Compliance
Surveyors warn of poor quality homes as a result of loose rules in office to residential conversions
Analysis highlights low standard of office to residential developments created under permitted development rights
Finance
Government urged to introduce Stamp Duty exemption for last time buyers
Legal & General suggests tax incentive would free up housing stock