Lettings fee ban petition, Countrywide profits warning, rogue agents




Countrywide share price drops 20% to all-time low following profits warning

Sudden drop follows City worries over yesterday's profit warning and "disappointing" fourth quarter trading update, plus an overall stock exchange slow-down.

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Safety in numbers – is it worth joining a franchise?

In a challenging market it can be tough being independent, says Joanne Christie, so could joining a franchise be your key to success?

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Lettings fee ban petition – have you signed it yet?

Analysis of those who have signed e-petition calling for ban to be replaced with a fees cap reveals where opposition is most vocal – have you had your say? Add your voice to the petition here.


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PropTech's here to help – so help yourself!

Rolf Groenewold of KeyAGENT says PropTech can transform your offering and sell more houses more quickly – Virtual Reality is a reality, so use it!

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What does GDPR mean to agents?

...a potential disaster if you ignore it! New regulations on data control are coming in May and you need to comply. Nelly Berova of Art Division has some advice.

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How to make your brand stand out on the high street

Upstage the online agents – make the most of your assets. Get inspiration and advice from three experts in agency branding.

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Revealed: how much rogue estate agents are damaging the industry

Research among buyers, vendors and landlords over past five years reveals over half have face problems with their agent.

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Revealed: what estate agency websites should REALLY be about

Is your website dynamic? Jane Gardner, with her estate agency experience, says that it should be… and it can be! 

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Major UK agent signs up to rent empty properties via Airbnb

Hunters has signed a deal with short-term rentals website Lavanda and is piloting the partnership in Manchester.

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Savills says its UK estate agency branches enjoyed strong finish to 2017 despite “uncertainty”

Upmarket property brand says several parts of its global empire enjoyed a better-than-expected end to the year, including its previously struggling UK house sales arm.

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Hybrid letting agency claims tenant creditworthiness ‘first’ after deal with Experian

No Agents says it is to begin reporting tenants' rental payment records to partner credit agency Experian later this year.

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