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Tech platform duo's initiative to speed up rent payment 'settling up'<br />

LettsPay and Apex27 say time taken to receive payments from tenant, deduct fees and then pass remainder to landlords is set to become much faster.

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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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John D Wood opens posh new HQ with its own red carpet<br />

Countryside estate agency brand reveals new head office as it celebrates 150 years in business and four new branches.

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EXCLUSIVE: Russian buyers 'set on prime London property deals once again'

There has been a hiatus in prime sales to Russians in London during the Ukraine crisis but this has begun to unravel, says Gary Hersham.

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Viewings app to launch 'mini location films' and live broadcasts<br />

HomeOnFilm is to provide agents with a video of the top sights in an area surrounding a property as well as live viewings.

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Rental market faces 'perfect storm' as landlords withdraw, LRG warns<br />

Firm's lettings director says rental homes will be in short supply and rents continue to climb fast unless more landlords come forward.

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Zoopla proposes to cut 30 roles from its 850-strong workforce

Company is tight lipped about why the reduction is taking place, but wants to be 'transparent and respectful' to employees facing chop.

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