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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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'Mortgage rates will drive more buyers to choose 35-year loans' – expert

Ray Boulger of big broking firm John Charcol tells The Neg a trend for longer-term mortgages is set to continue as affordability tightens.

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MPs say scrap Stamp Duty except for second and holiday homes<br />

More than 50 MPs within the Conservative Growth Group say Stamp Duty is 'not at all Tory or British'.

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'Mortgage payments from gross salaries' petition signed by thousands

Almost 23,000 people have so far signed an official parliamentary e-petition calling for mortgage payments to come from gross salaries.

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Big conveyancing firm makes unusual name 'Swiitch'

Conveyancing boss Suman Dally has revealed a new identity and vision for the future as the major law firm refreshes its image to be more 'human'.

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The June 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.

 

• Keeping landlords – expert help on maintaining your portfolio.

 

• Renters (Reform) Bill – the proposed legislation reviewed.

 

• Deposit protection schemes – alternatives and options.

 

• Agent interview: Michael Wright of Douglas Allen.

 

• 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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'Homemovers hate paperwork and want to do it all by app' – claim<br />

More than 80% of those moving home find it stressful and the majority would like to be able to do it on their mobile phone, says tech firm.

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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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Renters (Reform) Bill review

Robyn Hall reviews the proposed legislation for the biggest shakeup of the private rented sector in recent times.

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Purplebricks launches national £999 selling fee under new ownership<br />

Strike, which bought the firm for £1 just a few days ago, says bold new strategy will help grow the firm.
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BREAKING: Purplebricks launches single £999 selling fee under new ownership

Strike, which bought the firm for £1 just a few days ago, says bold new strategy will help grow the firm under its stewardship.

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