Selling property privately online has always been a controversial way to sell a home as it challenges the role of estate agents. Private sellers typically stand to save thousands in commission fees. The news that supermarket giant Tesco is starting its own house selling service is another challenge to the role of estate agents

Selling property privately online has always been a controversial way to sell a home as it challenges the role of estate agents. Private sellers typically stand to save thousands in commission fees. The news that supermarket giant Tesco is starting its own house selling service is another challenge to the role of estate agents.

Selling property privately online has always been a controversial way to sell a home as it challenges the role of estate agents. Private sellers typically stand to save thousands in commission fees. The news that supermarket giant Tesco is starting its own house selling service is another challenge to the role of estate agents

Selling property privately online has always been a controversial way to sell a home as it challenges the role of estate agents. Private sellers typically stand to save thousands in commission fees. The news that supermarket giant Tesco is starting its own house selling service is another challenge to the role of estate agents.

The Overseas property industry magazine Overseas Property Professional (OPP) reports a flurry of activity by various trade associations and legal firms after the successful launch of due diligence products called International Developer Information Packs (IDIP). OPP has started a debate within the industry concerning due diligence and whether it needs such a product. IDIP offers legal protection to overseas investors purchasing off plan property abroad. IDIP has also launched The IDIP Federation where property developers and agents alike submit their properties to a full legal inspection by lawyers.

The Overseas property industry magazine Overseas Property Professional (OPP) reports a flurry of activity by various trade associations and legal firms after the successful launch of due diligence products called International Developer Information Packs (IDIP). OPP has started a debate within the industry concerning due diligence and whether it needs such a product. IDIP offers legal protection to overseas investors purchasing off plan property abroad. IDIP has also launched The IDIP Federation where property developers and agents alike submit their properties to a full legal inspection by lawyers.