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Digital conveyancing revolution kicks off within new-build sales sector

First fully-digital sales progressions for new-build developments were completed late last year in Stevenage, it has been revealed by platform developer Yourkeys.

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2010s were weakest for house price growth since 1990s

Research by the Nationwide reveals how Brexit, Stamp Duty and tighter lending criteria applied the brakes to price rises.

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Estate agencies facing worst recruitment shortages ‘in a generation’

Anthony Hesse, MD of leading recruitment firm Property Personnel says candidates face more choice, and agencies need to expand talent pool.

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Budget announced for March 11th but will Javid deliver on stamp duty?

Chancellor of the Exchequer says he wants to deliver on election tax promises, which included removing duty on sales under £500k.

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Trustpilot reveals how its ‘star rating’ system really works for agents

Reviews website tells the Advertising Standards Authority that newer reviews are given more weight that older ones.

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Tech attack


The residential property industry has become a prime target for technology companies. Nigel Lewis looks at the scale of the proptech industry and some specific examples.

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