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COMMENT: Was Marsh & Parsons a good buy?

Big news this week was the acquisition of Marsh & Parsons by London rival, Dexters. But was it worth £29million, asks business transfer specialist Adam Walker?


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Monthly mortgage payments 'could drop 25% by year end'<br />

New analysis shows average mortgage payments rose by 66% in the last year, but they could drop by a quarter come the end of the year.

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Headcount reduced at Strike as it 'adjusts to the market'<br />

Sam Mitchell, CEO of Strike, admits some staff are being released this month as it reacts to a slower housing market.


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Dexters snaps up Marsh & Parsons for £29million

Dexters has snapped up fellow London agent Marsh & Parsons from LSL Property Services for £29 million making the combined group the biggest estate agent in the Capital.


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Vendor faces £200,000 legal bill in controversial knotweed case

A judge ruled against Jeremy Henderson after he failed to declare Japanese knotweed on a property information form.


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The Negotiator Awards and Conference 2022 Special Supplement

It was the biggest day on the agent calendar – the leading awards for the industry, preceded by the best agency conference of the year. Full list of awards winners and picture-fest plus reports on the Conference sessions.

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Industry duo lead charge to buy Relocation Agent Network

Simon Whale and Kevin Ellis have created new team to snap up and run leading estate agency group including the launch of expansion plans.

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Rightmove has created industry of 'phone call takers' says former Foxtons chief

Peter Rollings makes claim during first installment of a fireside chat with eight of the industry’s biggest figures during video discussion.

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Scottish Government U-turns replacing rent freeze with cap

In a major U-turn, announced by housing minister Patrick Harvie, the Scottish government is to allow rent rises after a campaign from landlord leaders.

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