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Spicerhaart quick to refute staff allegations of 'pressure selling'<br />

The multi-brand estate agency company says it is 'baffled' by claims that staff are 'forcing' insurance on customers.

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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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Deadline to enter The Negotiator Awards extended to 31st August

Nominations for the UK's leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and suppliers will be accepted until midnight 31st August, giving you another 5 weeks to prepare up to 4 category entries and to fine-tune your existing entries if you have already submitted. 

It you haven't entered yet, start the journey to glory by clicking the link.

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MBO at Paul Carr Estate Agents sees founder depart after 42 years<br />

Paul Carr Estate Agents was established in 1980 and operates one of the largest independent property services businesses in the West Midlands.

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Lettings firm expelled by PRS and hit with £25k order for unpaid rent<br />

Rent-to-rent letting agent joined the PRS to give clients reassurance, but was ordered to pay £25,000 compensation for unpaid rent from the pandemic.

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CMA-blocked TM Group merger with Dye & Durham draws closer<br />

Canadian data giant shifts from country-led operating model and simplifies structure to meet competition authority's objection to acquisition.

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FCA-regulated estate agents who broker mortgages to face new rules<br />

FCA says it wants to see all players within the financial services industry put their customers first and end 'rip off' charges and fees.

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Appointments, mergers, acquisitions and more

The Negotiator's monthly roundup of agency news from every part of the UK – career moves and business building.

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