Branch closures | Countrywide sells | Propertymark furore

The Negotiator Magazine, February issue. The Property Ombudsman adjudicates...<br />

Property ombudsman, Rebecca Marsh of TPO, judges a dispute over whether an agent had done enough to deserve the fee. Now there's an old chestnut!

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Property industry lost 339 branches last year despite sales boom<br />

Independent branch numbers grew but SME and hybrid estate agencies lost the largest number, says TwentyCI.

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New series of hit show Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords starts tomorrow<br />

Ten-part series of the hugely popular property TV show on Channel 5, which regularly attracts a million viewers per episode, kicks off.

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Auction firm prepares 'revolutionary' conveyancing and compliance service for 31st March launch<br />

Movebutler chief Ben Ridgway says platform will officially launch with 750 branches and big names signed up, and can reduce admin by 90%.

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Propertymark slammed for handling of latest leadership resignation<br />

Trade association sends terse email to members about Kirsty Finney's departure and takes down links to articles about her.

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LATEST: 99% of Countrywide shareholders vote through Connells purchase<br />

Acquisition of the UK's largest estate agency group by rival is now a formality and will take place in six weeks.

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