New build slump | Landlords pilloried | Conveyancing breakthrough

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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Chestertons acquires independent St John’s Wood estate agency

Agency COO Richard Davies says the London agent is always looking to grow its network by purchasing well-run businesses. 

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Landlords hung out to dry by mainstream media<br />

Landbay’s Paul Brett says that we need quality landlords more than ever and new entrants too, as demand continues to outstrip supply.

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HBSG launches OPDA – the Open Property Data Association

Maria Harris of the Home Buying and Selling Group says firms who are already using the schema to create digital upfront property packs are seeing up to 70-day reduction in transaction times.

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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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Brokers seal comparison deal with Smoove conveyancing<br />

MAB brokers will be able to access more than 70 conveyancing firms on Smoove's platform.

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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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COMMENT: PRS regulation – through the lens of the man in the pub

The Neg's Head of Content, Nigel Lewis, asks if the proposed legislation will really herald positive change – or is it just another headline grabber?

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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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Government blamed as new build approvals slump 10%

Official statistics from DLUHC reveal 269,000 homes were granted permission in the last year.

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