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Countrywide shareholders give Lambert Smith Hampton sale green light

Sale of the company's commercial property arms will now go ahead, raking in £38 million to help reduce its debt.

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Exclusive interview: Alexander Limpert, CEO of GuestReady

Nigel Lewis talks to one of the least known but best-funded proptech pioneers as his company prepares to launch a product aimed at lettings agents and other property managers.

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CBE for tenant fees ban architect Polly Neate

Chief of housing charity Shelter, which lobbied the government tirelessly to bring a tenant fees ban, says she is delighted by the honour.

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Purplebricks share price leap triggers takeover rumours

Hybrid agency's share price has increased by 20% since the General Election although its over stock performance during 2019 has been poor.

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Troublesome tenants


Rent arrears, damage, sub-letting, absconders… life as a landlord and letting agent has its downsides, but you can protect yourself. Lisa Isaacs asks legal experts for advice.

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