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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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Homebuyers reject return of Help to Buy

Research by agent comparison site GetAgent finds more than half of potential homebuyers say Help to Buy is not the answer.

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Bank of England raises interest rate again as expected to 4.5% – industry reaction <br />

Governor Andrew Bailey announces a base interest rate rise for the 12th successive time to deal with inflation – but says inflation is coming under control.

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eXp UK named as the nation’s fastest-growing estate agency brand

Data reveals the franchise as top ranking in terms of growth in new listings and homes sold subject to contract.

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The Great British Landlord Sell-off continues apace despite booming demand

As 33% of private landlords in say their selling properties, NRLA chief Ben Beadle says renters are bearing the brunt of the supply crisis.

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Angharad Trueman joins Andrews Estate Agents as Lettings Director

The new lettings boss will move up to be ARLA Propertymark President Elect, before becoming President of the trade body in June next year.

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The May 2023 issue is published – online for you to read now. Just click and flip!<br />

In this month's issue:

 

• The Negotiator Awards open for entry – read the ten compelling reasons why you should enter.

 

• Website content – get it right and win business.

 

• Property auctions – it's never been easier to offer auction.

 

• Lead generation and capture – just plug it in and switch it on.

 

• Agent interview: it's a Way of Life –  we meet a leading Build to Rent property manager.

 

• Plus: latest national house price analysis; hybrid agents, best ways to blog, charity efforts, The Ombudsman Files, agency and supplier news and much more. 

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FEATURE: Eight great reasons to sell property through auctions

Lisa Isaacs explains why using the auction option to sell property has never been so straightforward for agents.

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