Your weekend roundup of top stories

Savills slammed for ongoing 43% gap between male and female pay<br />

Industry is better than many other industry's but still women are paid 11% less on average than their male counterparts.

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Marketing properties ‘for sale’ when they are ‘under offer’ is a criminal act – claim<br />

David Smith says the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations outlaws the practice, which he says is far more than 'sharp practice'.

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Kent agency launches first three franchised branches and sets eyes on UK<br />

Anthony Martin now has ten branches but plans to go into the Home Counties and beyond steered by former Chestertons senior Derrick Maguire..

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Boomin reveals first ten agents to pay for its service (and get shares)<br />

All are regional agents including Foxtons, which is also an investor in the business along with Channel 4.

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The April issue of the UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is online to read now

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: House prices rage on •  • Green regs catastrophe • The conveyancing 'perfect storm' – why it happened • The Ombudsman on inappropriate behaviour • Local property data brings leads • Adam Walker on how to face the current crisis – and much more!

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Has this estate agent coined a new property term on ITV - the 'unicorn offer'?

Estate agent Julie Nelson says she has started using the phrase to describe over-the-top bids that, until now, would never have been seen.

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Conveyancing senior urges agents not to fear more up-front property info

Beth Rudolph says progress improving the sales progression process is being held back by estate agent myths about property information.

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Agency excluded from TPO and PRS after failing to return £250 holding fee

Legra Homes Ltd in Southend, Essex fails to pay back fee to potential buyer after closing down, but sole director has now co-founded another company in the area.

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Give us a ring! Shamplina seeks estate agents who can pack a punch

Evictions expert, TV star and pugilist wants property industry people to join him and fight for charity later this year.

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