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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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Automation is transforming the AML processes for estate agents

SmartsSearch’s Fraser Mitchell says estate agents can streamline their AML processes by adopting automation which will save time and resources.

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Sean Newman to launch self-employed letting agent network<br />

First it was The Property Experts and now The Letting Experts network emerges from the same agency stable.

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LSL reveals final 40 branches to be franchised 'imminently'

Of group's 183 formerly direct-owned branches, 143 are now franchises with 40 expected to complete imminently as it seeks to bolster profits. 

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Rightmove attempts to stimulate market with big ad campaign

Portal's ‘This Is it’ advert will be played across key programmes including the remaining Premier League football fixtures, Gogglebox and Love Island, reaching millions.

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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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Labour promises to 'go further' on short lets clampdown<br />

Labour says more needs to be done to stop communities being hit by the boom in holiday homes booked through Airbnb.

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The Negotiator Awards are open for entry!

The UK's leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and suppliers is now open for entries. Register now to start your entry process.

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Regional Report: Agents' local market feedback

The Neg's monthly visit to agents around the country to see how they are faring on their patch. This month the Cotwolds, East Midlands and Holyhead.

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