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Former Purplebricks CEO spells out challenges for UK estate agency

Lee Wainwright, who led Purplebricks in the UK for 15 months but now works for industry supplier FocalAgent, spells out how he sees the industry's future.

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Some tenants aren’t being given ‘full info’ about alternative deposit products, says industry chief

Two days after a BBC investigation sparked industry debate about alternative deposits transparency, Flatfair's Simon Scott says it is time the sector got its act together.

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New Law Society knotweed rules may threaten property sales

The Law Society's updated TA6 form guidance sounds sensible enough, but pushes the risk of knotweed being present at a property on to the buyer rather than the vendor.

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Charity launch: agents get onboard with the Karma Club

Australian bushfire charity appeal is one of the first to benefit from an initiative that enables agents to improve their marketing while raising funds for charity.

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Rent controls are top concern for estate agents, reveals report

The spectre of rent controls or caps is a much greater worry for the industry than Brexit or the tenant fees ban, says Goodlord.

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