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Anonymous agent sticks knife into industry during awkward newspaper interview<br />

The agent, who worked in South Africa and the UK for international and national estate agency, pulls no punches during the interview.

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LRG signs up to Kristjan Byfield's The Depository end-of-tenancy platform<br />

The energetic proptech platform founder and estate agent has inked a three-year-deal with LRG following an extended trial with the corporate.

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

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: House prices analysis • Conservatives target lettings • 'MOT' your website • The Ombudsman on an insolvent agent • Russian sanctions and anti-money laundering • Interview with disruptor Strike's CEO, Sam Mitchell  • You can double your profits says columnist Adam Walker – and much more!

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Agent's old signboards are turned into £125 art by Coldplay's graffiti artist<br />

Somerset agency Cooper and Tanner has offered up its 'retired' For Sale signs to the Frome artist for his latest international exhibition tour.

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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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Former estate agent wins government backing for his newbuild portal

James Nightingall's portal HomeFinder is a cross between a property portal and a concierge-style property finding service.

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Minister signals end to referral fees crackdown threat for industry

After years of threats to ban them outright, Eddie Hughes now says legislation on referral fees is off the cards for the time being.

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