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The Negotiator Magazine March issue feature – franchising and the changing nature of agency<br />

Lisa Isaacs asks whether estate agency is moving deeper into the self-employed space, with the promise of more flexibility, more control and more commission – through a franchise.

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Estate agency sell-off by building society fails to prevent huge losses<br />

The Nottingham racks up after-tax losses of over £7 million for second year in a row despite jettisoning its 11-branch estate agency.

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Estate agency accused of paying for glowing Google reviews<br />

Which? says London estate agency and over 40 other businesses all share the same positive reviewer, just one example of third parties gaming Google's review system.

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BREAKING: Propertymark finance chief resigns<br />

Kate Hawkins is the fifth senior Propertymark figure to leave the industry organisation in 18 months.

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Connells snaps up growing ‘mum and son’ Yorkshire agency<br />

Holroyds was established just six years ago but now has three branches and is one of most successful agencies north of Bradford.

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Suspending gender pay gap report is wrong, says leading Countrywide agency

John D Wood says it disagrees with Government over its decision to once again delay re-introduction of gender pay gap reporting.

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