Major merge | RICS rejection | Renter reforms perspective




South East agency expands with acquisition of Harker Bullman<br />

Nicholas Humphreys franchisee Bhavik Patel, who already has branches in Southampton and Portsmouth, has bought an agency in Wimborne.

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

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: Latest house prices analysis • Anti-money laundering attack • Tenant referencing in a shaky market • The Ombudsman adjudicates • Landlord licensing • Interview with Charlie Woods of Russell Simpson  • CRM Software review – and much more!

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OnTheMarket takes next step in proptech push with new CEO podcast<br />

OnTheMarket shows more of its intent to embrace proptech with a new initiative led by its CEO, Jason Tebb.

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Major property management firms 'merge' under a single name

Fisher German has merged with Matthews & Goodman but will trade as a single company under the Fisher German brand.

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OPINION: England's renting reforms are not 'Armageddon' – and we should know!<br />

Senior Scot agent says similar seismic changes to his country's rental sector were not the disaster for landlords many predicted.

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Lord Bichard rejects outside regulator to police RICS members<br />

RICS is best placed to check its members are obeying regulations, Bichard says, and it would be a mistake to set up an independent regulator.

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HOUSE PRICE ANALYSIS

Housing market expert Kate Faulkner summarises the stats from the mad month of May to give a realistic view of UK house prices.

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