Your weekend roundup of top news stories

The December issue of The Negotiator is yours to read online...

Your December magazine is out now, available to all online. The Negotiator is packed with features, interviews, comment, advice and news. This month we look at the conveyancing backlog, lead generating tools and the availability of rent guarantee insurance. 

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The Negotiator’s ‘Women in Property’ Power List 2020

The Negotiator’s ‘Women in Property’ Power List 2020
Who are the women with the greatest influence and top jobs in the UK sales and lettings? Read on.

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Countrywide latest: research shows 26% branch reduction at SW estate agency

Palmer Snell has closed five branches recently including one which is about to be converted into a one-bedroom flat.

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Matt Hancock: ‘I understand concerns over stamp duty holiday backlog’

The Health Secretary has made the comments in response to a letter from an estate agent and constituent in Suffolk.

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Hayward and Quirk clash on radio over hiring of new Propertymark CEO

Mark Hayward breaks silence over his delayed departure and hiring of new Propertymark leader Tom Balcon.

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Xmas video: Agency staff 'sign' up to be in Wizzard charity video

From Negotiator to national MD, Intercounty's staff learn special skills to appear in video organised by colleague's daughter.

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IN PICS: Boomin reveals first images of its website<br />

Challenger portal says Rightmove and Zoopla are good for leads and listings but haven't kept pace with latest tech.

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Meet the estate agents hoping to be the industry’s next TV property experts

Twins Tonya and Rea from Essex tell The Negotiator they want to be a younger and more relatable version of TV's Phil and Kirstie.

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