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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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Martin & Co parent group reports 'quiet market' but rising profits

CEO Gareth Samples says results are good given economic backdrop as company's revenue more than doubles in two years.

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MARKET: 70% of homes listed in 2023 have sold, latest figures show<br />

New Instructions stand at 587,605 with 374,280 sold subject to contract with some 197,245 completions in the last three months, says TwentyCI.

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GOVE gathers industry leaders to prepare way for renting reforms<br />

Housing secretary has invited ten representatives from property sector including letting agencies, landlords and property managers for an audience.

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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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Former Strutt & Parker country homes chief joins regional estate agency<br />

North Residential has appointed property expert Liz Dennison to its management team in a bid to grab market share.

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EXPERT: 'Why reservation fees ARE the way forward for property sales'

Expert Tim Main from PiP Vault responds to Nigel Lewis's article on the industry's conveyancing problems within the latest Negotiator magazine.

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The Neg's monthly roundup of news from suppliers to agency to keep you up to speed on new tech and ideas to boost your business.

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