Your Bank Holiday roundup of top stories

City dwellers most satisfied with where they live

New research has revealed that, contrary to popular belief, built up areas in London and Scotland top the locations where people are happiest.

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Your Move parent group posts extraordinary profits surge<br />

Group CEO says restructure two years ago as well as current market stampede have helped drive jaw-dropping results at LSL

 

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High-profile hybrid estate agent steps down from full-time property sales<br />

Former Purplebricks agent Ben Moore says he wants to extend his existing work as an industry consultant after ten years selling homes.

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Evictions paperwork must now include ‘breathing space’ scheme details<br />

MHCLG says Section 8 notices must from Tuesday onwards include details of scheme for tenants or risk eviction being rejected by courts.

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OTM or Boomin? Agents won’t pay for four portals, warns industry leader<br />

Gareth Samples says Boomin is unlikely to dislodge Rightmove or Zoopla, but could force agents to choose between it and OnTheMarket.com.

 

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The Negotiator Magazine: franchise focus – Agent & Homes

Ready to make the break from being just another high street agent? Rollo Miles offers the perfect balance.

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MAD market: Buyers camp overnight outside estate agency to bag homes<br />

Purchasers keen to bag homes at development in Wales wait all night to wait for Bidmead Cook to open its doors.

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Read the April edition of The Negotiator, online

The April edition of the only trade magazine for estate and letting agents is published, online. 52 pages of agency news, features, market reports, interviews, columns and product analysis.

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Boomin “better than other portals” says former Bruce brothers critic

Robert May says Michael Bruce helped him sort out technical hitch on Boomin despite his previous criticism of Purplebricks.

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Hong Kong remains most expensive city to rent with London in 4th place

Knight Frank's comparison of global rental prices reveals Hong Kong is still the most expensive city to rent a prime property.

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