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Proptech start-up promises to disrupt eviction with automated platform<br />

Propertech says evictions sector has been devoid of tech investment until now because it's seen as 'unsexy'. 

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Most agents against US 'brokerage' model and cautious about proptech, reveals poll

Estate agents reveal surprising attitudes to key issues including regulation, licensing, redress, tech and new business models.

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Zoopla bags Hunters' 200 branches for its re-launched Alto property software<br />

Following a restructure of its property software offering Zoopla has signed up its first big agency to the platform since its relaunch. 

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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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Letting agent told to repay £16k rent over badly-managed flat

Sunil Bhundia is to pay three tenants the cash after local authority discovered property was unlicensed because it didn't have planning permission.

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The Negotiator Awards is open for entry

The UK's leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and suppliers is now open for entry – register now to take part.

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Foxtons falls foul of Tenant Fees Act after demanding prohibited payment

Firm claimed its £750 'agency fee' was allowed because the tenancy was a short-let, but Tribunal judge disagreed.

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BREAKING: Homes listed as ‘POA’ contravene consumer law, agents are warned

Advice developed by both Trading Standards and CMA sets out how the practice of posting 'price on application' is unfair to house hunters.

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