Your weekend roundup of top stories




Savills slammed for ongoing 43% gap between male and female pay

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

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

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)

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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