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Fitch report warns of risks for Connells' £253m Countrywide gamble<br />

Global ratings firm says huge sums involved and risk that takeover could go wrong, have persuaded it to give parent firm Skipton a negative rating.

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Foxtons confirms purchase of rival Douglas & Gordon for £14.25m<br />

After several weeks of confirmed talks, Foxtons has agreed the sale with D&G's owners the Talbot Willcox family.

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Estate agency unveils innovative online property info packs platform<br />

Leading Kent estate agency Miles & Barr has launched i-Packs today in partnership with tech firm HIVE that will cut sales by two weeks.

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Takeover frenzy continues as LRG snaps up 13-branch Gibbs Gillespie

Deal will see Gibbs Gillespie brand and staff retained but founders will step away from the 30-year-old business.

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Former Reeds Rains estate agent launches online estate agency

Sian Beech says her new company Feeneys, based in Stoke, has already sold five houses subject to completion. 

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