Purplebricks' US struggle, TDS challenges Which?, street demo over rents 




Which? is wrong about tenancy deposits, says TDS chief following critical  report

Steve Harriott, Chief Executive of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, defends how his organisation handles deposits and contested deductions.

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Purplebricks will struggle to make headway in New York

Lonres chairman also claims Purplebricks is only making progress in lower value sectors of market both in the UK and US.

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ASTs and ‘other’ lets


ASTs (Assured Shorthold Tenancies) were introduced in the Housing Act 1988; the Housing Act 1996 amended this legislation. Frances Burkinshaw discusses the impact on today’s lettings market.

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Rental property dispute sparks street demonstrations

Disagreement over compensation for tenant between Brighton agency Brand Vaughan and rental union Acorn are ongoing.

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Agents increasingly turning to high property valuations to win instructions

Software company that tracks valuations says tricky market conditions are leading more agents to adopt tactic despite downsides.

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