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Estate agency office used as 'Chinese police station' - claim<br />

The branch registered as an estate agency is listed as one of the bases used by the Chinese Government, says Iain Duncan Smith.

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Landlords and estate agents face even longer wait to evict tenants

The Law Society says last week’s Budget effectively resulted in a cut to justice spending which will delay court proceedings even further.

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Leading property firm 'applauds' Chancellor over business rates<br />

Colliers says the Government has "finally listened" about changes to business rates, which will help estate agents with high street offices.

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BLOG: Outsourcing property management and client accounting can be a risky business<br />

Richard Murray, chief executive of software provider Veco, says agents should be wary of outsourcing property management and client accounting.

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CGT tax changes will damage housing market<br />

Thousands of small business owners and landlords will bear the brunt of Jeremy Hunt’s quest to boost his Treasury coffers.

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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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FIA launches 'industry first' app for member agents

Network's founder says app will help agents get through difficult housing market by enabling lead swapping and discussions.

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