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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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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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MORTGAGE PAIN: Two-year deals more expensive after rate rise<br />

Rightmove's home loans tracker shows that two-year fixed rate deals are 0.26% higher than a week ago.

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Purplebricks strengthens board with business restructuring expert<br />

Nick Pike will work with CFO Dominique Highfield as Purplebricks merges with Strike after the £1 buyout.

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The July 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 – you have one month left to enter!

 

• Artificial Intelligence – it's here now, but where is it going? We talk to the property software experts.

 

• Purplebricks – the deal's been struck and it's rising from the ashes.

 

• Agent interview – this letting agent's business could be the model for all letting agencies.

 

• Lettings – how to ease the stress of an increasingly difficult business.

 

• 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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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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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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Gascoigne Halman relaunches leading branch with new look and manager<br />

The Cheshire estate agency branch has undergone an extensive interior refurbishment creating a friendly new environment for homebuyers and sellers.

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New CEO takes over reins at big international property portal

Kyero Co-founders Martin and Louise Dell have handed the leadership role to Gemma Coles.

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Rightmove launches month of legislation webinars for agents

Staying compliant continues to rank high on the list of concerns from agents and remains one of the most popular topics covered in the portal's webinars.

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Letting agents have eight weeks to comply with new Northern scheme

The Merseyside scheme requires agents and landlords to submit their applications for a licence by August 31st and so far 600 have been received.

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Naive first time buyers put plans on hold after discovering 'hidden costs'

New research reveals one in seven first time buyers suspend intention to buy due to raft of 'unexpected' fees and Stamp Duty.

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BLOG: Business support, software and services – how to get 'bang for your buck'

When times are hard, it’s critical to analyse your investments – from software tools to additional services or business support, says Brian Farrell.

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'Agent controlled' portal gaining traction with first 200 properties

The Neg reported in June how Find Properties was hoping to destabilise the portal market by launching a portal that would be developed and controlled by agents. 

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BLOG: Identifying sources of wealth is critical when it comes to AML

Thirdfort’s Harriet Holmes says identifying someone’s source of wealth is critical when agents and lawyers are helping clients buy or sell a property.

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Landlords 'left up in air by government dithering' on EPCs

The trade body for energy professionals has accused the Government of being unclear about when minimum EPC rating rules will apply.

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'Be ready for the unexpected' says estate agent boss with rare cancer

Sanjay Gandhi has shared his inspirational story just a few months after being told he has chordoma tumours within his head and now faces an uncertain future.

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