Agency profitability | Census analysis | Pond life




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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The great British pond puts home buyers off, research reveals

New findings from eXp UK show that the existence of a pond in a garden can shave £5K off the asking price.

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Kristjan Byfield in the spotlight for 'Do it for Dom' charity efforts

The Do it for Dom charity was launched in support of Dominic Subbiani, an agent who was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease in 2017.

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New figures reveal how profitable estate agents are<br />

Data from Company Insight shows independent agents are achieving profit of more than £56K per employee and confirms Connells as the UK's biggest agent.

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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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Property industry recruiter acquires flexible working platform

Daisy Chain is a website where professionals can match and connect with flexible employers to enhance their careers and work-life balance.

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BLOG: Dorian Gonsalves: Making sense of the census

Belvoir chief's analysis of Census 21 gives insights into the likely development and direction of the UK property market.

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AUCTIONS NEWS

The Negotiator's monthly roundup of news from property auctions feature EIG's Q1 summary.

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