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EVICTIONS: Letting agents to wait up to 14 months to eject tenants, warns expert<br />

Both Landlord Action and The Guild have warned that landlords and agents face a long wait to regain possession after Friday's government announcements.

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Former agent helps launch unique DIY property search service for buyers

Mike Stainsby says Property Search Direct helps prevent deals falling apart by front-loading the process with search information, not at the end.


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Countrywide will soon face a takeover attempt, predicts industry watcher<br />

John Bodinham says Robin Paterson is well placed to lead a takeover attempt, which 'cannot come soon enough'.

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HOUSING MARKET:Life after Covid

Housing market analyst Kate Faulkner of Designs on Property foresees three big changes the pandemic will bring to people’s lifestyles and the property market.

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275,000 home movers sign up to Zoopla's latest online advice course<br />

The portal claims home buyers and sellers of all kinds are hungry for information in today's Covid-racked housing market.

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Self-employed 'entrepreneur' agents are better than 'desk jockeys' says industry figure

Comments are made by operator of Keller Williams Essex franchise as the company hires its 50th estate agent.

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