Lords pass Tenant Fees Bill, new franchise launches, 7 days to Conference

<span style="font-size: 18px;">Tenant fees bill passes second reading in the Lords without amendment</span>

Attempts by Labour and the Liberal Democrats to tighten up both holding deposits and how much tenants are charged for leaving a tenancy early were defeated.

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‘Managing agents must release leasehold data within 10 days and charge no more than £300’

Call is made by Conveyancing Association within its submission to the government's leasehold reform consultation.

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Proptech rental recognition service first to gain FCA approval

The FCA has given approval to proptech company CreditLadder to both initiate payment from banks for tenants and offer payment dashboards.

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Sir Nicholas Soames launches estate agency’s new franchise

Tory grandee snips the ribbon for Greenway Residential Estate Agents in the East Sussex commuter town of East Grinstead.

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Don't miss the agency networking event of 2018 – next Friday!

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