Your weekend roundup of top news




BREAKING: Former Purplebricks founder team launch new hybrid agency<br />

Trio who helped Bruce brothers get Purplebricks off the ground in UK, US and Oz have today launched their own business, The Agency UK.

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Last chance to change Rishi's mind! Stamp Duty petition takes off<br />

Official parliamentary e-petition calling for extension of stamp duty holiday has been picking up thousands of signatures every day.

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The January edition of your trade magazine is now available to read, online – click the cover!<br />

Read the predictions for 2021 from leading agents and industry suppliers – there's plenty of optimism for the new year. 

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Rent guarantee insurance giant extends cover to 15 months of arrears<br />

HomeLet & Let Alliance says unprecedented move is in response to the unusual Covid lockdown agents and landlords now face.

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Supreme Court green lights Covid business interruption policy pay-outs<br />

Five judges overrule original High Court judgement in favour of policy holder in test case brought by FCA.

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Former Humberts had TEN POUNDS left at bank as it went into administration

But administrators now say approximately £225,000 has been raised to pay creditors including pay and pensions owed to former staff.

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Lockdown and stamp duty cliff face cooling market significantly, claims RICS

RICS says activity has been coming off the boil since early December and that lockdown will mute home moving further.

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Plans to close estate agency branches now ‘under discussion’

Three national newspapers quote different sources revealing top-level discussions on tighter Covid restrictions for the housing market.

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Keir Starmer says property viewings may have to stop ‘very soon’

Labour leader says public are confused by mixed messaging over Covid when property viewings are allowed but primary schools close.

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Shabby estate agent’s money firm fined £23m over AML breaches

Mazhar Hussain until recently operated a sales and lettings firm but has now been fined over AML irregularities at his money transfer company.

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‘House hunting on internet is overrated’ Kirstie Allsopp tells millions

Location, Location, Location presenter makes remarks about virtual viewings during Norton's inaugural Virgin Radio programme

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