Purplebricks attacks high street agents, deposit alternative spat, house sales rise Leading deposit alternative firm rejects criticism by Jackson-Stops agent Reposit says it has structured its 'partnership processes' when dealing with agents to stop its product being offered in a way that could breach the tenant fees ban legislation.Click here to read Leading deposit alternative firm rejects criticism by Jackson-Stops agent. HMRC reveals surprise rise in house sales during December Transactions increase by 3.6% but picture remains flat overall as Brexit turmoil continues to bear down on buyer and seller confidence.Click here to read HMRC reveals surprise rise in house sales during December. Third of home buyers know EXACTLY which home they want to bag Research by Zoopla reveals how clued up some buyers are now although not all; a fifth has no idea where they'd like to live next.Click here to read Third of home buyers know EXACTLY which home they want to bag. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The property MOT</span> Everybody is worried and grumbling about the forthcoming lettings law, but regulation can be a force for good, says Glynis Frew, CEO, Hunters.Click here to read <span style="font-weight: bold;">The property MOT</span>. <span style="font-size: 18px;">Gloves are off! Purplebricks launches aggressive attack on traditional agents in Oz</span> Local TV celebrity John Du Bois is recruited to front TV campaign that paints traditional agents as preening, Porsche-driving 'commission collectors'.Click here to read <span style="font-size: 18px;">Gloves are off! Purplebricks launches aggressive attack on traditional agents in Oz</span>. 2017-05-17 Grant Leonard