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Purplebricks Canada in hot water over ‘fake reviews’

Investigation finds staff were sent email asking their friends and family to post upbeat messages and star ratings on Facebook and Google about the company.

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The agent who resigned from leading agency over Instagram posts is identified.

The agent involved is Daniel Daggers, who enjoyed a 12-year career with Knight Frank before resigning in November and is on gardening leave at the moment.

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Family of tragic former soldier calls for ‘property investment’ course regulation

Danny Butcher took his own life after spending £13,000 on a property investment course and his father now says action must be taken.

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‘No link’ between short lets and supply problems in traditional rental markets, says trade body

UK Short Term Accommodation Association denies campaigners' claims as research shows one in 50 homes in London are on Airbnb.

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Leaders Romans appoints former restaurants boss as its new CFO

Paul Aitchison has no track record in property but his experience of working with private equity-backed companies should come in handy at the agency, which is backed by Bowmark Capital.

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Canopy partners with 360Globalnet on deposit insurance


Canopy has announced a partnership with 360Globalnet, a specialist in the next-generation of no-code online digital claim and risk assessment technology.

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