Rightmove revolt, tenant fee ban warning, new type of agency launches




Brexit blues? Not at this agency!

Chestertons announces strongest start to the year since 2014, backing up its Managing Director’s claims that the market is close to bottoming out.

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Smaller agencies facing ‘decision time’ over Rightmove subscriptions, OTM claims

Significant fee hikes of up to 23% by the UK's No.1 portal are putting severe pressure on agents facing reduced revenues after June 1st.

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Watch out! Final details of tenant fees ban yet to be confirmed, warns TDS

Deposit scheme says agents need to be vigilant over next 24 days during the run up to June 1st when the tenant fees ban legislation become law.

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Former holiday firm boss opens ‘first of its kind’ estate agency

Hetti Simpon has qualified as an estate agent and opened what she claims is the first estate agency of its kind in the UK.

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Huge increase in workload for ombudsman may lead to rising fees

Extra workload created by surge in enquiries from members of public may lead to higher fees, The Property Ombudsman has warned.

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New figures show that almost half of all babies born today are starting their lives in rented accommodation, says Tom Mundy, COO of property platform Goodlord.

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