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Brutal industry reaction as Purplebricks looks for 'new ownership structure'

When Purplebricks announced on Friday it was looking for a buyer it didn’t take long for the knives – and jokes – to come out. Industry reaction has been both funny and brutal.

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Sunak appoints replacement for housing minister - sixth in a year!<br />

Rachel Maclean has been appointed as a DLUHC minister to take over from Lucy Frazer, who was promoted to the Cabinet.

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Belvoir Group reports record revenue after £4 million jump

Revenue at the Group increased to a record £33.5 million from £29.6 million in 2021 buoyed by an increase on rents on new tenancies increasing by 10.8% during 2022.

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Growing The Agency UK hits 89 self-employed agent partners

Founded by several former Purplebricks seniors The Agency UK’s team of estate agents now operate across 32 countries, with the UK brokerage planning expansion.

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Estate agency 'must change or face struggle to find talented staff'<br />

Leading recruiter Sally Asling says being an estate agent is not as appealing to younger generations as it once was.

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High profile hybrid estate agency shutters high street hubs<br />

Agent & Homes has closed its high street operations after the firm's founder decided 'it simply wasn’t working'.

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The April 2023 issue of The Negotiator Magazine is published! It's yours to read now, just click and flip!

52 pages of interviews, market analysis, industry news and products and services for estate and letting agents. Free to read – just click below.

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Landlords 'face huge bill' to meet EPC target claims big estate agency<br />

Research by Knight Frank estimates it will cost landlords in England nearly £18 billion to ensure their properties reach a C rating.

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Purplebricks and Strike given more time to complete sale talks

Strike now has until 10th May to decide whether to make a formal offer for Purplebricks after more 'detailed' negotiations in recent weeks.

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Number of estate agents in UK grows more than 10% in two years<br />

There has been a whopping 10.6% increase in staff across the UK in the past year alone bringing the overall number to 24,500, up from 22,145 in 2021.

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The Neg's monthly roundup of good news from the agencies

Promotions, appointments, awards, mergers, acquisitions, launches – see who's moving and shaking in agency.

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