CMA alert | Help to Buy ends | Purplebricks pressured

High Court shutters rogue financial investment companies

The Sentor group of companies has been wound up by the High Court after fleecing property investors of £2.4m.

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'Lost opportunity': Exclusive industry reaction to ending of Help to Buy<br />

The Help to Buy scheme comes to an end today but while most agents should be happy with what has been delivered it was also an opportunity lost for thousands.

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Purplebricks under fire again despite new financial chief<br />

Rebel investor Adam Smith and TV commentator Russell Quirk both call for major changes.

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Regional lettings agency under the competition spotlight<br />

Agency Loc8me has been thrown under the spotlight after local students claim staff member admitted talking to competitors over fees.

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'Property sales revolution' staging service wins £5m funding<br />

Flyp says it will help vendors sell homes for more and deliver agents sales leads and prevent fall-throughs and sluggish sales.

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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.