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Purplebricks power struggle showdown - shareholders to decide on December 3rd<br />

Motions to replace chairman Paul Pindar and replace him with veteran Harry Hill will be voted on at a general meeting, it has been announced.

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'Hallway flat' letting agent reduces rent after complaints

Flat hunters said the original rent of £850 was too expensive, calling the flat 'grim' and like 'a prison'.

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Estate agents fail the Family Fortunes popularity TV test<br />

Latest IPSOS survey also has estate agents among the five least-trusted professions amongst politicians, advertising executives, government ministers and journalists. 

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TalkTalk signs deal to enter estate agency-drive utilities market<br />

Home Telecom boss Nigel Barnett says deal means his firm can now offer agents access to one of the largest broadband providers.

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Winkworth defends industry ahead of 'day of action' in London by renters union<br />

A tenants’ union demanding rent controls in the Capital similar to those already operating in Scotland has now threatened two top estate agency firms with action on 3rd December.

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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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Brum landlord and housing officer tries his hand at estate agency

Manjit Singh has been a landlord for 17 years and says he’s always had a passion for property and now wants to put his skills to even better use managing the Propertynest franchise in Solihull.

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