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Boris latest: lifetime fixed-rate mortgages and discounted ‘locals only’ new-builds

The Conservative leader has launched two new promised policies to help him achieve the million-plus new homes the party claims can be created by 2025.

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Labour launches radical housing policy push including rent controls and ‘locals first’ new homes

Corbyn has launched an assault on the property market including banning Right to Rent checks, greater tenant rights and a huge council building programme.

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Proptech lettings platform secures £7m from Santander ahead of January launch

Apropos has been under construction for three years and is now nearing completion but needs substantial funds to get it over the line.

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PICTURES: ‘I know what it’s like to be stared at now just because you <em>look</em> homeless’

Estate agents and suppliers at last night's charity event in Stratford's Olympic Park raised £57,000 for Centrepoint.

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Only 25% of agents reply to critical online reviews but they’re ‘missing a trick’

After The Negotiator's story about an agent who only last week began answering poor reviews on AllAgents.co.uk, we talked to its director and other agents about handling online criticism.

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It's next Friday – with a tremendous line-up of speakers and exhibitors

28 leading industry figures and experts will be speaking, to help you see through the confusion of Brexit, the Election, changing business models and a tricky housing market.

Meet the key people behind over 40 suppliers to estate and letting agency and discuss with them how to make your business work smarter in 2020.

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Rightmove points to a smartphone future as it hires Shazam’s former CEO

Andrew Fisher, one of the UK's best-known and successful digital pioneers, is to be its new non-executive chairman.

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