The biggest stories of the week




Agents worried by ‘under-hand’ compliance email from Trading Standards<br />

Agents in Home Counties being targeted by TSSE mail suggesting they are non-compliant and should complete £150 course.

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The June issue of the UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is online to read now

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: Latest house prices analysis • Anti-money laundering attack • Tenant referencing in a shaky market • The Ombudsman adjudicates • Landlord licensing • Interview with Charlie Woods of Russell Simpson  • CRM Software review – and much more!

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OnTheMarket reveals higher profits but fewer agents using its portal<br />

Strong market has helped OnTheMarket deliver improved financials but efforts to convert more agents to paying customers cut numbers by 5%.

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Agents facing nightmare as fuel allowances fail to keep with petrol costs<br />

Leading recruiter Sally Asling reveals that many candidates who drive high mileages are reluctantly moving jobs to avoid huge fuel bills.

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Historic ‘new deal’ for renters ushers in huge changes for agents<br />

With an eye on the next election and the cost of living crisis, Ministers make seismic changes to PRS for agents, landlords and tenants.

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The Negotiator's monthly movers and shakers roundup

Mergers, acquistions, promotions, appointments... see who is making the news in estate and letting agency.

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Government proposes mandated disabled access for rented accommodation

Minister Kemi Badenoch has begun consultation over controversial proposals to force landlords and agents over disabled rules.

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Sales progression on brink of digital revolution, claims BASPI group

Key figures behind sales progression initiative say 'next steps' will see digitalisation of process and huge cuts to sales time and fall-throughs.

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New platform offers access to Rightmove and Zoopla, cutting out agents – for £9.99!

A new "self-serve property platform" called 'Agreed' has launched and is offering private sellers and landlords, direct access to Rightmove, Zoopla and Prime Location.

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