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Purplebricks LPE reports 'internal unrest' over payment reduction<br />

Anonymous East Midlands LPE tells The Negotiator that lower pay, strong-arm tactics and delayed referral fees are persuading many colleagues to quit.

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Young former estate agent to disrupt traditional conveyancing referrals system

Alex Beagrie, 24, says his experience working in estate agency taught him that the way consumers are referred to conveyancers needs updating

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BREAKING: Countrywide brings in new blood and asks for £165 million to restructure debt<br />

Both Peter Long and Paul Creffield are to step down as a heavy price for its effort to reduce the firm's heavy indebtedness.

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Local lockdowns are beginning to impact housing market activity, warns senior industry figure

Government's attempts to manage the virus during the run up to Xmas are having an effect on buyer and vendor confidence, particularly viewings.

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Purplebricks pays 'breathing guru' to give stressed home movers online advice

Celebrity meditation expert Rebecca Davis launches hybrid agency's latest promotional campaign.

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Are you unwittingly helping money launderers?

It's your responsibility to make sure your business is clean and that any suspicious clients are reported to the National Crime Agency. How? See our full guide on compliance here.

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Picture perfect: how to sharpen up your photography

In the October issue of The Negotiator, Lisa Isaacs explains how to make the most of photography and floorplans to market properties.

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