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Purplebricks founder Kenny Bruce receives MBE in Honours List

Gong has been given not for his estate agency work, but for the considerable funds and effort he's put into saving his home football team, Larne.

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Tuesday's results will be D-Day for OTM, claims City analyst

Shore Capital says agent conversion rate will be a key test for the company when it publishes its half-year results.

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Countrywide estate agency expands in Covid response to London exodus

John D Wood says it's seen a nearly 70% rise in demand for country properties from those fleeing the pandemic-hit Capital.

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Landlord confidence plummets as rent arrears worries mount

NRLA says twice the number of landlords are planning to sell up compared to those hoping to expand their portfolios.

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Notorious property scam moves into its final stage after FCA action

Samuel Exall and associates ripped off some £3 million from inexperienced investors via a land banking scheme.

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Safe haven – lettings is weathering the storm, so get on board!

Richard Reed discovers that for many, lettings has turned out to be a port in a perfect storm. So why not acquire a lettings business?

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