Under the threat of huge fines from HMRC, agents are using all means to comply with stringent anti-money laundering regulations.

Not providing an EPC or failing to deal with mice are among many reasons government is proposing to add a letting agent to its rogue database.

Housing secretary James Brokenshire says he wants to consult on measures such as abolishing Section 21 notices and fixed-term tenancies before they are introduced next year.

Industry leaders support an initiative to create a stronger property industry that will exclude rogue operators.

ROPA working group proposals to government published today reveal much wider scope of regulation that just high street sales and lettings agents.

Following delivery of working group's report on how agents should be regulated including minimum qualification standards, next step towards legislation is due today.

Estate agency chain Sequence must update its property listings faster when properties are no longer available to buy, the ASA says.

London sales and letting agency warns that 'greedy and unethical' demands by wealthy house hunters' gofers are dramatically increasing in size and frequency.

Kit Malthouse has told parliament that it supports new business models despite worries among agents that it is persuading many landlords to exit traditional lettings.

Rent cap policy is rumoured to be launched next week but has been savaged by Tory mayor candidate Shaun Bailey as 'disastrous'.