Purplebricks launches early, fifth of agents fined, huge reforms for lettings 

Purplebricks launches in New York three months ahead of schedule

Hybrid agent's earlier-than-expected launch in the Big Apple is to catch city's peak selling season, it is claimed.

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PropTech pioneer? Sheraz Dar of CreditLadder interviewed

A year ago few agents had heard of 'rent recognition' but it's now a hot topic as the government starts a £2m rental tech race to help get more tenants onto the property ladder, and CreditLadder is in the race.

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How traditional agents can take on the hybrids

There’s a sense of change in the air in the estate agency business which is, hold onto your hat, positive, encouraging change – and spring is in the air.

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Agents risk liability if their software isn’t GDPR ready

Annemarie Proudfoot, Head of Customer Relations at BestAgent explains some key requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), that comes into effect next month.

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Conflict of interest

"Agreements, valuations and a conflict of interest – be careful where you stand when you are caught in the middle", says Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman.

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Spring market snapshot by Kate Faulkner

“Demand is down, transactions are down, selling prices are down. Agents will need to secure listings that buyers really want and get the deals through quickly.”

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Fifth of all agents fined for AML non-compliance

Research reveals agents have been fined nearly £12,000 on average for not following anti money laundering regulations.

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Lettings sector to face huge reforms designed to weed out rogue agents

Housing ministry outlines compulsory code of conduct including mandatory training, new regulator and sweeping reforms of leasehold.

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Property sector Salary Survey 2018

The 2018 Property sector Salary Survey by RICS/Macdonald & Company showed that salaries for men and women with professional qualifications increased.

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Countrywide reveals new digital venture with Dynamo online mortgage broker

The new business, which has been developed in partnership with a well-known tech firm, will initially offer Countrywide customers a re-mortgaging service.

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All we hear is Radio HaHa

Inspired by 'Slow Radio', SpareRoom has launched Radio Haha for housemates: a six-hour podcast featuring nothing but the sounds of people laughing.

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