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Purplebricks defends hike in prices (PIE)

A Purplebricks spokesperson said: “This is our first price change in over two years and it will allow us to further invest in exceptional experiences for our customers.

Rob Hailstone November 5, 2018

Online agents failing both themselves and their customers – and upfront charges can be a scam (PIE)

Online agents that charge customers hundreds of pounds upfront but do not sell their homes are operating a scam – says a pioneer of the online industry.

Rob Hailstone November 5, 2018

Law firm sanctioned over conveyancing conflicts (LF)

A law firm that also owns an estate agency and acted for seller, buyer and as the seller’s agent in 14 residential conveyancing transactions has been fined over the conflict

Rob Hailstone November 5, 2018

Bold Legal Group catches those out phishing on LinkedIn!

A partner in a Bold Legal Group member firm was recently approached on LinkedIn by a firm in Bognor Regis calling themselves Regis Michael LLP, who appeared to be on

Rob Hailstone November 2, 2018

HM Land Registry Rejection Policy Widens (TC)

In August 2017, HM Land Registry announced plans to trial a wider set of rejection criteria on first registration applications (FR1). The ultimate aim being the achievement of “simpler, faster

Rob Hailstone November 2, 2018

Emoov will look for a new future after being ‘shafted’ – sensational claims (PIE)

Emoov, which now includes Tepilo and Urban, was last night said to be up for sale, but with sources predicting that Daily Express owner Richard Desmond will pre-pack the business,

Rob Hailstone November 1, 2018

Emoov for sale, Purplebricks down, Hatched gone – what now for Online? (EAT)

As scary Halloweens go, yesterday was quite a shocker for Britain’s online estate agency sector – and not in a good way.

Rob Hailstone November 1, 2018

Budget extends popular Help to Buy scheme to March 2023

One young couple saying ‘it gives us hope for the future.’

Rob Hailstone October 31, 2018

The Autumn Budget and what it meant to Stamp Duty Land Tax (IC)

As announced at Budget 2018, the relief for a first-time buyer purchasing a qualifying shared ownership property has been extended.

Rob Hailstone October 31, 2018

Government urges property sector to crack down on money laundering (TC)

Property professionals are being urged to report suspicious activity if they believe that money laundering could be taking place when buying properties.

Rob Hailstone October 31, 2018

Is that it? Industry downbeat after lacklustre Budget for housing (EAT)

The agency industry has reacted in a broadly downbeat way at the relatively few housing-related proposals that were announced in yesterday’s Budget.

Rob Hailstone October 30, 2018

Agents slammed for “milking buyers for profits” via online auctions (EAT)

A consumer group says agents are securing increasing income from online auctions, but it warns that for buyers there are pitfalls – and the group says the growing sector is

Rob Hailstone October 30, 2018