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Latest News

Martin & Co unveils London strategy

Tue, 9 Feb 2010, 08:24 GMT

Martin & Co is planning to expand into Central London through partnerships with existing lettings firms.

Spicerhaart ramps up super branch strategy

Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 09:41 GMT

Spicerhaart is to open two new super branches as part of its £3m expansion programme.

FindaProperty.com launches iPhone app

Mon, 8 Feb 2010, 07:27 GMT

FindaProperty.com has launched a free iPhone application.

What Foxtons’ ditched case means to you

Fri, 5 Feb 2010, 08:44 GMT

Foxtons has made the shock decision of withdrawing its appeal against last year's High Court Ruling that deemed its renewal fees unfair.

FSA bans West London mortgage broker

Thu, 4 Feb 2010, 12:00 GMT

The Financial Services Authority has banned mortgage broker Andrew Emelife for knowingly submitting fraudulent mortgage application to lenders.

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Comment

Riding on the crest of an agency wave

Wilf Lewis' true love may be surfing, but he's determined to persuade a greater proportion of the agency market that there's much to be loved about IT providing you maximise its potential, as he explains to Clare Bettelley.

Much HIP ado about nothing

US screenwriter William Goldman could easily have been talking about the Home Information Pack market when he decried Hollywood as an industry in which no-one knows anything.

Agency hope springs eternal

Mergers and acquisitions and expansion plan launches are inevitable after a recession, and agency is no exception.

In no uncertain terms - what the Foxtons ruling really means

Letting agents should ensure their terms and conditions are fair and reasonable to minimise the risk of legal action, as Eddie Goldsmith, senior partner at Goldsmith Williams, explains.

Responsible referencing

Letting agents’ failure to meet their obligations under the Property Ombudsman’s Code of Practice has resulted in a surge in complaints relating to tenant references. Appropriate referencing procedures are crucial for any professional lettings firm, regardless of their experience, warns Christopher Hamer.

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