Your weekend roundup of hot news

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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Leading 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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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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Big changes at top for Countrywide's surveying arm

The firm, which is one of the leading suppliers of valuation panel management services in UK property surveying, has revealed changes.

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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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Purplebricks launches single £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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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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Evictions on 'brink of disaster' as court bailiffs grind to a halt

Expert Paul Shamplina warns problems over supply of personal safety equipment to bailiffs will mean evictions are to take even longer.

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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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'Mortgage payments from salaries' petition signed by thousands

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

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More mortgage deals pulled as nervous market fears rate rises

Lenders withdraw additional mortgage offers amid concerns that the Bank of England will raise interest rates further.

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