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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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Foxtons finally feels the 'Gittins gold' as profits surge 10%<br />

Estate agency puts the bad old days behind it as recently-installed CEO says his strategies are working.

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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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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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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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Big agency launches ‘super branch’ in historic Midlands city

The Grade II listed Coventry building dates back to the early 19th Century and was once the home of the organist at the city's Cathedral. 

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Estate agents achieve highest ever quarter of online property auction sales<br />

Iamproperty’s Jamie Cooke says its Online Index shows each quarter of auction sales this year has outsold the last and sales are growing at pace.

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Interest rates of 6% and 7% will be the new normal

Mortgage Advice Bureau boss Peter Brodnicki says that stubborn inflation continues to see the Bank of England pushing rates up.

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In this month's issue:

 

• COVER STORY: How a branch makeover can win instructions.

 

• FEATURE: Rent guarantee insurance and how it can save your landlords.

 

• LEGAL: Direct marketing and how it can earn you a £500,000 fine.

 

• COMMENT: How to manage the credit squeeze and defaulting tenants.

 

• MARKETING: Don't be afraid of Artificial Intelligence – it could boost your business – starting tomorrow!

 

• REDRESS: Too much pressure. The Property Ombudsman adjudicates on a complaint against an over-zealous agent.

 

•INTERVIEW: The agent who got into bed with billionaire, Warren Buffett.

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Dinner invite to estate agency seniors issued by leading industry duo

Baldock brothers are organising their latest central London dinner gathering for all comers who are owners or directors of agencies.

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Propertymark to probe leading lettings firm after BBC investigation

Student Haus has suspended a member of staff after being accused of letting a sub-standard property to students and faking a signature.

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The Negotiator Magazine October edition is live and waiting for you – 54 pages of news, features, interviews, opinion and advice. <br />Just click and flip!

• House prices latest – expert analysis

 • Interview: Yasmin Ulhaq, Glenfield Property Management – super-prime practitioner

 • FEATURE – Photography and floor plans, latest innovations

•  The Negotiator Awards & Conference – gearing up for the best agent event of the year!
• FEATURE – Inventories and technology, a marriage made in heaven

 • Interview – Eric Von Bahr of Plentific, a tech-enabled property management model of the future

• Who Goes Where – roundup of the industry's movers and shakers

• Community Matters – charitable efforts by agents around the country

 PLUS: Adam Walker column, The Ombudsman Files, Digital marketing advice and much more. 

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Mortgage approvals fall to lowest level since start of the year<br />

Bank of England says that this was the third consecutive month that mortgage approvals have fallen while remortgaging is at its lowest since 1999.

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New Artificial Intelligence conveyancing platform to launch next year

Co-Founder Ruth Beeton says Home Sale Pack will bring an AI-led home sales information solution to market to improve transaction lead times.

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Have you got your tickets to The Negotiator Awards & Conference 2023?

Tickets are selling fast for the biggest and best agency event on the calendar – 24th November 2023, Grosvenor House. Don't miss out!

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Landlords win HMO council tax battle

The Government has accepted the case from landlord leaders that current council tax rules for HMOs are unfair.

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Rent cap again fails to halt double digit rent rises<br />

Average new tenancy rents in Scotland have risen more than 10% for the fourth consecutive quarter despite a cap.

 

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