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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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Agents to be blocked from commission cash for leasehold insurance

The Financial Conduct Authority is warning brokers not to pay commission to managing agents and property owners.

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BLOG: Is your estate agency ready for another crisis in the UK?

Sally Lawson says it’s high time agents really took stock of their company cultures – not just their properties – to evaluate whether they could navigate another upset.

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The Property Redress Scheme clamps down on rogue agents<br />

Five agents have been expelled from scheme after an abundance of poor practices were reported by disgruntled clients. 

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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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Industry giant Barbon appoints insurance 'super chief' to drive growth

Wayne Tonge has a proven track record and over 25 years experience in the insurance industry and brings a wealth of expertise and innovation. 

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Exemptions to EPC rules 'certain', warns leading property figure

Former ARLA Propertymark  president Maxine Fothergill says the Government will have to allow exceptions to the minimum C rating or face problems.

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FEATURE: Lending rates outlook for 2023

Richard Reed interviews some leading lenders and gauges the prospects for the rest of 2023.

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