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Fight to prevent Sturgeon's rent freeze and evictions ban intensifies<br />

A top lawyer is to give his view on whether the Scottish Government's new law breaches landlords' rights.

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Ever-expanding giant Lomond Group buys another agency<br />

The 'next Countrywide' has extended its national footprint after snapping up Matthews of Chester through its Thornley Groves brand.

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'We sold to our fifth buyer' - social media debate rages over stumbling market<br />

Strong views expressed online after more reports pour in about buyers pulling out of property deals at last minute.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mortgage senior tells Neg 'it’s time to regulate estate agents'<br />

Association of Mortgage Intermediaries chief executive Robert Sinclair says the time has come to properly regulate estate agency after latest swathe of HMRC fines.

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Book your tickets now to The Negotiator Conference & Awards 2022

Secure your seats at the estate and letting agency event of the year, 25th November at the five-star Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Your awards ticket gives you access to the Conference too!

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'First-time buyers feel the brunt as rapid mortgage rate rises pause plans'<br />

The average price of property coming to the market has risen by 0.9% (+£3,398) in the month to a new record of £371,158, says Rightmove.

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The Negotiator Magazine – the October issue of the UK's only trade magazine for estate and letting agents – yours to read online

IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE: 
• The Neg Awards – shortlist revealed, who are the UK's challengers to be the best agents and suppliers?
 
• The Negotiator Conference & Expo – your host and moderator is the BBC's Naga Munchetty. Delegate registration is open!
 
• Latest house price indices – be in touch with the national picture.
 
• FEATURE: digitalisation of inventories – it's a tech revolution, so keep up with it!
 
• FEATURE: the auctions debate – Modern Method versus the Traditionalists – it's a serious split!
 
• COMMENT: just who is in charge of the Ministry for housing now? 
 
• Leaders Romans and the Acorn Group acquisition – was it really a good move?
 
• PLUS: Ombudsman Files, Regional market reports, agents and local charities and much more!

Click here to read The Negotiator Magazine – the October issue of the UK's only trade magazine for estate and letting agents – yours to read online.