OTM targets indies, Purplebricks and OpenRent v ASA, tenants attack fees




OnTheMarket to target independent agents as it launches war with ZPG

The portal has told the City today that it intends to target smaller agents as part of its growth strategy as it takes on Zoopla with its new multi-million pound war chest.

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Are you ready for the 25 May GDPR deadline?

Could you afford a four per cent fine of your turnover? That’s what non-compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could mean. 

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Non-disclosure could be mis-selling

The Property Ombudsman, Katrine Sporle tells the tale of a top floor flat that became something else entirely!

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Fees: how to escape the race to the bottom

Estate agency fees seem to be on a downward spiral, but according to Kevin Ellis from the Land & New Homes Network it doesn't have to be that way.

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Purplebricks and OpenRent change claims made on websites after ASA investigations

Both hybrid/online agents were challenged over misleading claims made on their websites about standard fees and potential savings.

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42% of tenants still unhappy about “excessive fees” despite looming ban

Research reveals how tenants say fees remain their number one gripe about renting a property in the UK.

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How to win a property industry award

Any Oscar winner, says Jerry Lyons, will tell you that winning an award is a great career move - but does it really apply to estate agents?

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How to protect against property fraud

Property fraud can be devastating for you and your clients. Proptech specialist, Owen Derbyshire explains how to keep the crooks at bay.

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Ewemove poach senior Countrywide branch manager to lead its franchisee support team

Chris Webb, who has worked at Winkworth too during a long career in the industry, is to help franchisees grow their businesses.

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Rogue estate agent forced to cash in pension to pay back fraud victims

Russell Baker is taken back to court and forced to cash in policy after total amount stolen from clients and friends revealed to be much more than originally thought.

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