Your weekend roundup of top news

Announcement on TPFG acquisition of Hunters expected today<br />

City regulations require TPFG to make an offer before 5pm or withdraw following over six weeks of discussions.

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New portal reveals backing from Rugby legend Jason Robinson<br />

Robinson, who has a passion for property, says he likes what the portal is doing and is to be its launch brand ambassador.

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Estate agency closes branches following death of local agent from Covid<br />

Business owner Jeff Cox says risks of keeping branches open is too high after surge in cases locally.

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Revealed: What happens to Bounce Back loans if an agency fails<br />

The Negotiator asked one of the UK’s leading insolvency experts, Keith Tully, to give his independent view.

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D-Day for Countrywide as final vote on Connells takeover announced<br />

£134 million offer for Countrywide is unanimously recommended by Countrywide board ahead of 15th January vote.

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The Negotiator Magazine January issue – Columnist and business expert Adam Walker identifies a worrying trend for the PRS<br />

In his exclusive monthly column for The Negotiator, Adam Walker warns that zealous regulation of the PRS could spell the end of the buy-to-let landlord.

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Estate agency is fifth happiest industry in the UK

Poll of employees across 20 industries reveals that agents like the mix of good pay, prospects and team working.

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Apartment sales halve as cladding scandal forces lenders to withdraw mortgages

Latest monthly data from Land Registry shows flat sales nearly halved during September compared to last year.

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AT LAST! New housing minister has real experience of property

Following resignation of Kelly Tolhurst, new minister Eddie Hughes brings a background in and 'passion' for housing.

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Petition latest: Stamp Duty debate in parliament quashed by Jacob Rees-Mogg

Leader of the House prevents MPs from debating issues raised by petition signed by 113,000 people calling for Stamp Duty holiday extension.

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Your trade magazine – January issue online to read now.

The Negotiator is the only trade magazine for estate and letting agents and has been published every month for 35 years. Packed with expert comment and opinion, agent profiles, agency news and supplier product analysis.  

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