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Government STILL can't say when renting reform Bill will be published<br />

Under-Secretary says legislation to reform renting will be brought forward 'in due course' following cross-party criticism of delays.

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Estate agent who stole £195,000 from employer avoids prison<br />

Court hears how Ryan Freeman caused owners of Jan Forster Estates distress to pay back the money to landlords out of their own savings.

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EXCLUSIVE: Connells' Chairman reveals all as retirement looms<br />

Stephen Shipperley talks to The Neg about the Countrywide acquisition, Rightmove dominance, conveyancing... and his proudest moment during 45 years at the agency.

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New-build sales for agents in jeopardy as construction flatlines<br />

Data from RICS shows the housebuilding industry is slowing down after the post-Covid boom.

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REACTION: Bank of England hikes base rate to whopping 3%

Governors of the Bank of England today voted to raise interest rates by 0.75% from 2.25% to 3% – the highest one day rise in 30 years.

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