Both platforms can now talk to each other digitally, enabling letting agents to access common data and complete inventories more quickly.

Author and former Belvoir franchisee Neil Whitfield says his new book reveals the secrets of successfully listing properties.

Portal says deal gives it enormous access to Reach's vast range of national and local newspapers and websites.

TDS says the complications of lodging and administering tenants' deposits in a custodial scheme continue to worry agents.

After four years in the making, the software firm says it will offer agents a standalone but DezRez compatible property management capability.

The portal bought a 20% share in the firm 15 months ago but has now decided to go the whole hog and own the firm outright.

Ince says its new service is being launched in the property industry first and will minimise human error and the risk of fines.

Claim is made by Ben Sellers, co-founder of Starberry which last week he sold to the Guild's parent company for an undisclosed sum.