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Buy, Buy Buy! Property shares jump after Conservative landslide

Stock in Purplebricks, Countrywide and Belvoir jump as City traders bet on higher profits and turnover for property firms.

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House prices to rise by up to 4% next year as property market revives

Prediction is made by Rightmove which says the UK will see increased activity in the housing market particularly in the north.

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Agent removes gates from branch entrance after negative publicity

Whitstable estate agency Harvey Richards & West says decision to erect gate was 'last resort' after problems with homeless young man.

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Number of money laundering SARs made by estate agents drops

Although number of Suspicious Activity Reports increased across all industries, agents made 10.5% fewer reports to the NCA.

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London property market to revive in 2020 claims leading house builder

Prediction is made by UK's best-known and veteran house builder Tony Pidgley as he announces £120 million deal.

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The seven golden rules of professionalism

"I run an independent estate agency with four members of staff. Occasionally, I cringe at their behaviour and appearance. I feel they fall short of professional standards. I find it hard to define what I mean. Without constantly moaning, how can I get them to up their game?"

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