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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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COMMENT: Proposed legislation – will it really change anything?

The Neg's Head of Content, Nigel Lewis takes a long, cold look at the new bill to reform the PRS.

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Landlords make their move ahead of EPC rules deadline<br />

Rightmove research reveals how landlords are investing in properties with EPC rating of C or above to meet Government rules.

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Don't tar us with the Purplebricks brush, says Yopa chief

Verona Frankish tells Propertymark One delegates that just because one business isn’t successful doesn't mean other online agents are bad.

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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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Has peak rental demand peaked passed? New data says yes<br />

Figures from Barrows and Forrester reveal a quarterly and annual drop in tenant demand despite a crisis in the mortgage market pricing many people out.

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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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Estate agents should be regulated and licensed says snap industry poll

A snap poll during Propertymark One’s Sales Insight panel revealed measures to license the profession would receive unanimous support amongst attendees. 

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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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Rightmove chief defends 17% hike in fees live at show

Rightmove Director Miles Shipside defended the hike in fees saying that the product offered value for money after Russell Quirk surprised him with the question.

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BLOG: Want to go it alone? Here’s 10 tips to launch your estate agency

Property Webmasters boss Jamie Arthur highlights key actions that will help ensure success when setting up your own estate agency business. 

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Find Properties will encourage agents to differentiate themselves by improving their own web presence which will also improve standards and competition.

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SHOCK: All of RICS' professional standards board resign

Both chair Dame Janet Paraskeva and nine other members of the SRB have resigned without publicly explaining why.

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