Boris bows out | Buy-to-let spike | Rightmove controversy

Estate agents see instructions leap as market 'defies doomsters'<br />

New instructions jump nearly 10% as agents enjoy strong property business in face of political and financial chaos.

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EXCLUSIVE: Emergency measures in Scotland 'forcing landlords out'<br />

The Scottish Government's move to cap rent increases and ban evictions has met with fierce opposition, says Propertymark's Timothy Douglas tells The Neg.

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Number of buy-to-let 'limited companies' passes 300,000 for first time<br />

Huge leap in number of firms set up by landlords with another spike due this year as taxes bite, reports Hamptons.

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Housing Secretary backs Boris - who then promptly withdraws from race!<br />

Boris Johnson, who over the weekend looked to be on verge of making a dramatic return to front line politics has now left the leadership race to make way for Rishi.

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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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'Could Rightmove ever be an estate agent', asks leading industry figure?<br />

Lettings guru Christopher Watkin has caused a storm on LinkedIn when he wondered aloud whether Rightmove could become more than a portal.

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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.