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Brutal industry reaction as Purplebricks looks for 'new ownership structure'

When Purplebricks announced on Friday it was looking for a buyer it didn’t take long for the knives – and jokes – to come out. Industry reaction has been both funny and brutal.

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Sunak appoints replacement for housing minister - sixth in a year!<br />

Rachel Maclean has been appointed as a DLUHC minister to take over from Lucy Frazer, who was promoted to the Cabinet.

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Belvoir Group reports record revenue after £4 million jump

Revenue at the Group increased to a record £33.5 million from £29.6 million in 2021 buoyed by an increase on rents on new tenancies increasing by 10.8% during 2022.

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Purplebricks 'will probably survive' industry expert predicts<br />

Anthony Codling of Twindig tells The Neg he would be surprised if Purplebricks didn't get through its current problems.

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COMMENT: Cyber crime warning for agents<br />

Oliver Wharmby says it's almost inevitable that your business will be targeted by hackers, so what can you do?

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The Negotiator Magazine – February 2023 issue – yours to read now

Read the latest edition of The Negotiator Magazine the industry trade magazine for estate and letting agency.

 

In this issue:

 

• Training and staff retention

 

• Latest house prices analysis

 

• Industry leaders' predictions for 2023

 

• Rent controls controversy

 

• Why you should love your solicitor

 

• Cyber crime threat to agency business

 

• Appointments, launches and mergers

 

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Property managers warned over looming high-rise safety rules

Government wants those who run at-risk residential towers to get ready to register their properties under Building Safety Act regulations.

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PROPTECH: Ambitious young conveyancing platform launches on Alto<br />

Nearly a year after 'soft launching' and later raising £350,000 in funding, MoveGenius is now available to all Alto's member estate agents.

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Labour's plans for PRS 'will enable tenants to avoid paying rent' says agent

Veteran industry figure warns of dangers if Labour get into power at next election after YouGov poll shows the party 28 points ahead of the Conservatives.

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UPDATE: Douglas & Gordon sales arm in administration - confirmed

Just over a year after Foxtons sold off the sales wing of Douglas & Gordon to CEO James Evans, it goes into administration, legal company confirms.

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