Your weekend roundup of top news

INDUSTRY REACTS: Chancellor Hunt reveals tax take for landords and agents<br />

Jeremy Hunt announced in his Autumn Statement that Stamp Duty would rise in April 2025, higher CGT bills for landlords and other measures that will affect agents.

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Staff sacked by property firm over emojis on text complaint group WIN case<br />

Four employees were dismissed for submitting thumbs up emojis calling for an investigation into behaviour by senior staff.

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WARNING: Letting agency's 'tenancy break fee' illegal, tribunal rules<br />

The property tribunal orders a letting agent and landlord to repay £957 to a tenant who left a property early.

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'Hybrid estate agencies best placed to thrive in a market downturn'<br />

The Agency UK's COO Steph Walker believes hybrids with less costs will do better than traditional agents. 

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HM Land Registry tells estate agents it’s 'ready for strike action'<br />

Government department says it is reviewing the controls it has in place ahead of proposed planned strike action by civil servants.

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The Negotiator November issue – yours to read online

The November issue previews The Negotiator Conference and The Negotiator Awards – just a few days away.

 

Also in this issue: 

 

• Lastest national house price data

 

• Politics and rent controls

 

• Speeding up buying and selling

 

• How to make money in a downturn

 

• Web SEO advice

 

...and much more!

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'Abolishing Section 21 will give tenants security' – says new Housing Minister

Government says tenants will enjoy greater security and feel empowered to challenge poor practice and unreasonable rent rises. 

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