Legal counsel sought by ARLA over 'contractual charges' has highlighted how fees charged for arranging a plumber to fix a toilet, and services like it, cannot be added to bills.
Read MoreAsk a question! ARLA chief to appear in live evictions webinar this week
Agents have the chance to as questions direct to the David Cox on Thursday at 9.30am online.
Read MoreJersey estate agent calls for practice of overvaluing homes to be outlawed
Harry Trower of Broadland Estates says he frustrated by competitors which 'wildly' over value properties to win instructions and then later have to disappoint their clients.
Read MoreFake estate agent given four year prison term for defrauding women
Prolific career criminal Stephen Davey used several fake identifies to dupe dozens of victims into handing over funds, including most recently £7,000.
Read MoreCouncil backs down over licensing scheme after property industry campaign
Councils will have to be more careful how they introduce borough-wide additional licensing schemes following a legal challenge by Safeagent and the RLA over a scheme in Hounslow.
Read MoreEstate agent told to tear down smart new branch exterior by planners
Despite replacing a shabby old shop and helping upgrade a formerly careworn street, Northern Ireland agency Adams McGillan has lost its planning battle.
Read MoreFees ban loophole: letting agents charging ‘pet rent’ to recoup lost revenue
A national newspaper investigation claims to have found widespread evidence that many letting agents are attempting to recoup revenue lost following the tenant fees ban by charging tenants a additional pet rent.…
Read MoreLetting agency fined £3,000 after admitting three offences relating to HMO
Bolton firm Miller Metcalfe Estate Agents Ltd must also pay £1,616 in costs and a victim surcharge after fire safety features were found missing at town centre property.
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