Government move has not been thought through, says The Lettings Industry Council, as industry body calls for phased approach.

Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action says courts will struggle to clear backlog of 20,000 old cases and new ones when ban ends.

London agency Brian Cox is unhappy after being told to return an £8,000 fee even though competitor could not prove it had passed on offer.

NRLA says many of the 840,000 tenants behind with their rent have little hope of catching up unless government intervenes with financial help.

Source tells The Negotiator that Land Registry wants to encourage greater innovation within conveyancing and help agents and their clients.

FCA has launched whistleblowing campaign aimed at regulated companies including many estate agencies who sell mortgages.

Hybrid agency removes claims that it sold properties faster and for a higher average price than its top competitors.

The Government's 'tax day' announcements have been dubbed a 'damp squib' but do include plans to overhaul business rates.