Your weekend roundup of top news

‘Strongest evidence yet’ emerges to explain fate of Suzy Lamplugh

The body of the young estate agent, who disappeared in 1986 following a viewing, may have been thrown in a canal in Essex, a former policeman has claimed.

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Boomin finally lifts the lid on what it’s ACTUALLY going to be

After months of speculation and rumour, co-founder Michael Bruce has spoken publicly for the first time about what the platform-cum-portal is going to offer.

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The Negotiator Magazine, November 2020 issue is out now!

Just click here to read the latest issue of the UK's only trade magazine for residential agents – 50 pages of industry news, interviews and comment – plus services and product analysis of leading suppliers to agency.

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New lockdown won’t stop housing market boom, says industry chief<br />

NAEA Propertymark Chief Executive Mark Hayward claims buying and selling will continue with gusto despite lockdown.

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Report slams lettings agents and landlords for making renting ‘unfair’

Nationwide and Shelter say the private rental sector needs major surgery in order to tip the balance of power towards tenants.

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Rightmove branch numbers dip, but is it too late for agent campaigners?

Big falls that #SayNoToRightmove groups had been hoping for following portal's re-instatement of full fees has yet to materialise, latest research shows.

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Tacky or stroke of genius? Developer uses reality TV celebs to sell flats

House builder Avanton has given several social media influencers, models and reality TV stars a freebie in return for an endorsement from 5m followers.

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EXCLUSIVE: Solicitors slam MP for saying lockdown will disrupt conveyancing process

Three key conveyancing industry organisations have told The Negotiator that Covid rules do not prevent paperwork being completed either face-to-face or online.

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Official: branches will be able to stay open during lockdown

The Government has announced that estate and letting agents can open their branches during the forthcoming lockdown.

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Anti-money laundering – make sure you and your staff are compliant with our training checklist

The Negotiator, in partnership with iamproperty, has produced a comprehensive online guide and collection of AML resources to help you protect your business against the threat of money laundering. Everything you need to know to stay compliant and on the right side of the law, is here.

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