£30k fines shock | Electrical checks relief | Belvoir fine

Beleaguered Purplebricks signs up a new PR agency to 'make agency famous'<br />

Despite recent setbacks, its head of PR says new agency Taylor Herring will help the agency retell its story to the public.

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

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES: Renters' Reform Bill reviewed with industry opinions • Latest house prices analysis • High street branch makeovers, what's trending • Capturing leads the modern way • Proptech Directory – and much more!

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Letting agencies to face £30k fines in new enforcement drive<br />

Trading standards has warned rogue agents in the West Midlands they could be hit with heavy penalties for not complying with regulations.

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Letting agency's HMO fine puts property managers on high alert<br />

Belvoir Nottingham Central is ordered to pay more than £1.7k after breaching HMO licensing rules.

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Phew! Minister rejects move to make EICRs compulsory for homes sales<br />

Private Members Bill introduced by Peer was debated on Friday in the Lords, during which Government whip said such electrical checks would complicate house sales.

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Lenders agree to release mortgages on cladded flats to 'release sales'

Major lenders said they are reassured by recent government moves, and will now grant mortgages on flats in blocks with cladding.

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THE NEGOTIATOR AWARDS 2022 – the time for action is now! Here's ten good reasons...

If you've had a good year, are proud of your achievements, done some outstanding work, then you deserve to be recognised. There are categories for every aspect of your business as a residential agent. Enter now, it's free!

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Industry moves – who goes were

The Negotiator's monthly roundup of appointments, launches, mergers and good news in the world of agency.

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