'Perfect storm' warning | HIPs return | Council HMO war

Ministers ‘not listening’ on perfect storm facing high street estate agents

A joint letter from ARLA and NAEA to Andrea Leadsom warns that estate agents are being forced off the high street by higher regulation costs, extortionate business rates and unfair online competition.

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Start-up ‘information packs’ proptech platform receives big-name backing

Viewber founder and former Douglas & Gordon director Ed Mead is to work for PIP in a consultancy role as it prepares to roll out across the UK charging agents £25 a property.

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Council ‘war’ on HMOs continues with two more extended schemes

Councillors in Brighton and Wigan have voted through 'article four direction' restrictions for smaller HMOs containing three or fewer unrelated people sharing common facilities.

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Suzy Lamplugh Trust wins Home Office action on stalking

The charity set up in memory of the estate agent who disappeared in 1986 and is presumed dead, was instrumental in campaigning for better personal safety regulations.

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Final programme announced for NAEA Propertymark Conference

Speakers at the London conference, which takes place in a month, include well-known names from Trading Standards, Law Society and Knight Frank.

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Partner for profit with the home-mover professionals

In an increasingly service-focused world, estate agents are finding that joining forces with key partners is vital in sustaining their commitment to unrivalled service to their customers.

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