Unusual hybrid agency launched, CMP goes live, blogger alleges industry tricks

Client Money Protection now compulsory for English letting agents – but how many are covered?

CMP legislation has today become law and any agents not registered with one of the six schemes are now trading illegally.

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Leading auctioneer launches unique hybrid ‘estate agent’

Innovative and unique business launched by John Pye Auctions will offer hybrid estate agent style online sales service to help vendors sell their home via auction.

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Estate agent blogger accuses competitors of using banned online marketing tricks

Allegations about mainly lettings agents made by blogger have been picked up by national media over the weekend.

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OTM issues latest tranche of shares to sweeten long-term listing deals

Several hundred thousand new shares have been issued this morning by the portal to be distributed to several agents.

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How should landlords and letting agents prepare for the Tenant Fees Bill? Susanna Caulfield, Senior Associate in the Real Estate Group at Rosling King LLP, details the key aspects of the legislation.

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