Evictions ban | RoPA warning | Rishi bounce

The Negotiator Magazine March issue feature: Tenant referencing – it's getting cheaper, but is it getting better?<br />

A good tenant reference is the foundation of a reliable let, but as Richard Reed reveals, there are an increasing number of tech-led options now available.

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Estate agents 'expecting another Stamp Duty surge', reports RICS<br />

Thousands of vendors were waiting for 3rd March announcement on Stamp Duty, instructions which have now also been buoyed by Covid roadmap.

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Don't let RoPA qualifications bar raw talent from estate agency, warns expert<br />

Industry consultant Mike Day says industry must be careful how it introduces minimum qualifications or risk alienating talent.

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Government extends evictions ban once more, this time until 31st May<br />

Housing minister says that despite Government's roadmap to Covid restrictions being wound-down, tenants still need protecting from eviction.

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Foxtons returns to pre-tax profit after swingeing cost cuts<br />

Company saw revenue drop by £13.4 million in 2020, offset only by paring back operating costs by £15.9 million.

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Savills reports ‘astonishing’ post-lockdown estate agency revival<br />

Globally, Savills has seen revenues drop by up to 25% at its commercial operation but its UK residential bounced back strongly.

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