Purplebricks in trouble | Russia collusion | Countrywide CEO to go




Purplebricks in trouble over fees claims on its own website<br />

Advertising watchdog asks hybrid agency to amend its marketing after two complaints about text that claimed deferring payment was 'at no extra cost'.

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Soon-to-launch free sales progression tool will pay agents £500 per sale

BreezeMove says in return agents will have to persuade buyers and sellers to use the service and set them up on its platform.


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HMRC confirms 2% Stamp Duty surcharge for non-residents<br />

Draft legislation has now been laid in front of parliament despite warning from prime estate agents that it will put off international investment.


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MPs accuse estate agents of being 'de-facto enablers of the Russian state'<br />

Comments are made within scathing report into the 'Russian problem' including how the property industry helps some oligarchs launder illicit funds in the UK.


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Coronavirus Protection & Planning webinar series – available to view now<br />

BriefYourMarket and Yomdel have teamed up to run a series of Protection & Planning Webinars to support agents.

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The Negotiator July 2020 issue – click to read online!<br />

The July 2020 edition of The Negotiator is available to read now – focussing on issues affecting you right now: risk assessment, COVID-proofing your office, virtual viewing software and much more.

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Countrywide begins search for new CEO, reports Sky News

Exec chairman Peter Long will soon make way for a CEO once head hunters have secured a suitable candidate, Sky News has claimed.

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