Your round-up of the week's top stories

We’re ‘getting ready to change our pricing model’ says Purplebricks CEO

Vic Darvey tells Sky News today that he is about to start testing new pricing models in the market.

Click here to read We’re ‘getting ready to change our pricing model’ says Purplebricks CEO.

Former Rightmove rival is on a charm offensive to win back unhappy agents

REA says it has decided to change its relationship with agents and stop the 'take, take take' as boss spearheading the initiative visits the UK.

Click here to read Former Rightmove rival is on a charm offensive to win back unhappy agents.

‘Battle with Purplebricks cost me my estate agency business’

Former estate agent says he feels vindicated by Wired magazine's investigation in to Purplebricks' use of TrustPilot but says it has all come at a heavy personal price.

Click here to read ‘Battle with Purplebricks cost me my estate agency business’.

Tenant fees ban: ‘a sledge hammer to miss an egg’

Leading lettings agent delivers withering verdict on the Tenant Fees Bill and its unintended consequences for the industry.

Click here to read Tenant fees ban: ‘a sledge hammer to miss an egg’.

Cheeky chalkboard outside Leaders branch attracts criticism

Estate agency is criticised by competing agents after sign is spotted by a passing proptech CEO and uploaded to LinkedIn.

Click here to read Cheeky chalkboard outside Leaders branch attracts criticism.

Labour party to vote on nationalising significant parts of rental market

Conference delegates to consider a motion that will introduce the compulsory purchase of empty homes and blocks owned by institutional investors and management firms.

Click here to read Labour party to vote on nationalising significant parts of rental market.

Bridging the estate agency income gap

Every estate agency could be making additional income from each sale or let in one way or another. Nigel Lewis talks to those who can show you the way.

Click here to read Bridging the estate agency income gap.