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January issue is out now!

The UK's only trade magazine for estate and letting agents is available to all to download and read – 48 pages of features, news and comment – plus industry predictions for 2021.

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Countrywide issues 'key worker' letter to help gain place for branch manager's child

Letter claims wrongly that employee's role has been confirmed to be on 'key workers list'.

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Final act in the Countrywide takeover drama plays out<br />

Connells has begun buying up the shares from key Countrywide investors including the 5.85% share held by Schroders.

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Scotland extends evictions ban till March – will Boris follow suit?

Scottish housing minister says extended ban is designed to reduce burden on local authorities and curtail the spread of Covid.

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Covid throws London borough's property licensing into disarray

Southwark's selective schemes have ended with no renewal date set yet – leaving many agents and landlords in limbo.

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REPORT: Tenants reject responsibility for mould in rented properties

Two thirds of tenants say it is the landlord or letting agent who should fix mould problems, even when they may be contributing to the problem.

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The Negotiator Magazine January issue – 2021 'predictions' special

As a new year dawns with hope and uncertainty, The Neg asks leading agents and key industry figures what they are expecting from 2021.

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