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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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BLOG: `This week’s elections will influence the future of the private rented sector'

Leaders Romans Group lettings boss, Allison Thompson, shares her questions council candidates ahead of this week's local elections.

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Hi-tech conveyancer increases revenue amidst takeover talks<br />

Boss of house-moving platform Smoove reveals revenues have gone up as it discusses a possible cash buyout by rival PEXA.

 

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First-time buyers 'driving housing market recovery' – Zoopla<br />

Research by Zoopla reveals that tenants are looking to buy in larger numbers as rents spiral upwards.

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The April 2023 issue of The Negotiator Magazine is published! It's yours to read now, just click and flip! Look out for the May issue this week!

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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Scottish house price rises by 50% over the last decade

Research by DJ Alexander says the average price of a detached home in Scotland increased by 55.4%  – and doubling in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

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Buyers seek out Royal Boroughs as Coronation nears

Research by Opinium reveals one in four adults’ desire to live near a Royal property is driving buying decisions.

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