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Property chief pins instructions slump on mortgage rate rises<br />

Propertymark's Nathan Emerson makes comments following last night's critical Panorama TV investigation into the sales and lettings housing markets.

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More misery as HM Land Registry posts new timeframes ahead of strikes

With house sales already suffering from last minute pulled offers and late mortgage changes a strike by HM Land Registry workers is an unwanted distraction.

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WARNING: Chancellor's CGT changes could cause buy-to-let fire sale<br />

Changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) announced in last week’s budget could cause more landlords to quit the sector, warns Hamptons.

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Estate agents want 'realistic targets' to hit net zero by 2050<br />

Propertymark says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget pledge to make homes and business premises more energy efficient will be crucial to the UK hitting net zero by 2050.

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Dodgy spray foam insulation cases 'skyrocketing', warns Nationwide<br />

The lender says homeowners are more susceptible to rogue installers as they look to save money by making homes warmer.

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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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Estate agents on The Rock face new AML crackdown

Authorities in Gibraltar fine agents for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations and say more will follow.

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