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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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Estate agent successfully sues client for £318,000 commission after sale<br />

Following a five-day court case Rokstone has won the payment after suing vendor Tiggy Butler over the sale of her £10.3 million mansion.

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KFH boss reveals £750 cost-of-living payment for all full-time staff

Big London agency's boss says he understands the financial pressures many staff are under and wants to be of 'some assistance'.

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Estate agents urged to be careful when working alone on viewings<br />

The Guild of Property Professionals says all agents need to take precautions if working solo.

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Young agent duo take on big NE of England Hunters franchise

Sam Lakin and Peter Croft have both worked within the industry for ten years or more, including spell at Hunters previously as well as other agencies.

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Favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon under fire over second homes tax

Hamza Yousaf, who is ahead of the other two candidates to become First Minister of Scotland, wants to tackle the issue of holiday and second homes.

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