Anti-agent campaign, trade war hits property, referral fees survey




Trump’s trade war with China wipes millions off value of industry's big names

Dropping share prices around the world disproportionally drag down share prices in UK property PLCs such as Purplebricks, Countrywide and OnTheMarket.

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Plug into a new kind of agency income pipeline

Lisa Isaacs discovers that today’s utilities services can provide impressive benefits from new income streams and savings for your business.

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New unofficial Rightmove tool enables users to see property price reductions

 
A Google Chrome extension has been launched that enables house hunters to see price reductions on individual properties on the Rightmove website.

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Why 'holiday let' is a dangerous term to use

The use of ‘Holiday Let’ is often bandied about as a heading for a ‘Short Let’ – but this could prove very dangerous in certain circumstances. 

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Provocative online service launches ‘goodbye to letting agents’ poster campaign

Despite advertising strap-line, No Agent says it doesn't want to see the 'complete demise' of letting agents but instead intends to drive significant improvements to the sector.

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Referral fees survey launched – but should agents reveal how much they rely on them?

Trading Standards is asking agents to complete a survey to solicit their views on, and payment via, referral fees from conveyancers, surveyors and lenders.

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Online ‘Sold’ boards platform to go live this

New way for consumers to find property and research local markets, and for agents to 'own' their previous sales, is nearing completion.

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Santander and Legal & General bosses appear to disagree over challenges faced by first time buyers

Research out today from Santander that claims owning is cheaper than renting and deposit saving still achievable is in contrast to comments by one of its leading competitors.

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Welsh agency Darlows needs YOUR help to raise £6,000 for children’s charity

Ten branch firm is reaching out to fellow industry professionals to help raise cash via charity ball in Cardiff on 30th June.

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