Your Bank Holiday roundup of news, views and features

Agents could win £1.5bn payout from legal action against Rightmove

The action is brought by Jeremy Newman, and it alleges that Rightmove charged estate agents “excessive” and “unfair subscription fees”.

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Landlords and lettings agents have 'one month to go' before new rules apply

The trade body says "some of the biggest changes to the private rented sector in a generation" take effect when the Renters' Rights Act comes into force next month.

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BLOG: Six unintended consequences of the RRA that make renting worse - for everyone

Managing Director for Lettings at Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents, Greg Tsuman, warns of the increasing risk, costs and delays that will be caused by the Renters' Rights Act.

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Government warned not to repeat mistakes on leasehold reform

ALEP's Mark Chick says ministers must be transparent about their plans, and ensure changes to leasehold and commonhold law will work.

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BLOG: What next for the property market as the economy falters?

Leading London estate agent wonders what it would take to re-ignite the capital's housing market given the UK's national economic woes.

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FEATURE: Four types of Google Ads that work best for estate agents

Google Ads is the biggest player in the pay per click market, but there are different types available. Marketing expert, Nelly Berova, looks at the 4 ad types that work best for agents.

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COLUMN: Has Inheritance Tax changes spelt the end of the family-owned business?

Business sales broker, Adam Walker, highlights how recent tax changes could impact legacy planning for family-owned estate agenc

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New EPC rental benchmarks "unlikely to succeed", says NRLA

If the Government doesn’t address the retrofitting skills gap, its changes to energy efficiency benchmarks are unlikely to succeed, says Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA.

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Estate agencies on alert as watchdog investigates fake reviews

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking at whether some major companies have broken consumer law.

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BLOG: Some landlords are really worried about Making Tax Digital

Many let-only landlords think they can cope with Making Tax Digital's red tape and tech but others are scared, and agents need to help says leading figure.

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Reform housing spokesman sacked for Grenfell remarks

Reform’s housing spokesman Simon Dudley is sacked after making “shocking” remarks about Grenfell victims.

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