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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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Long-standing boss of big regional agency steps down from role<br />

Nick Oliver will take over as MD of SW agency Cooper and Tanner from Quintyn Howard-Evans, who built it up to an agency with 11 branches.

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'Rising interest rates to force one in three landlords to sell up'

Stark warning as rising interest rates threaten to turn many rental owners into mortgage prisoners.

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Reapit reveals acquisitions push with profit and revenue boost<br />

The CRM giant says it plans to make more acquisitions this year as it reveals increased profits and revenue.

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Letting agency fined over failure to comply with safety investigation

Poplar Homes and director Sarfraz Yousaf did not provide documents including safety certificates despite repeated requests.

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Be on the look-out for cannabis farms, agents warned

A shocking two-bed flat in North London is being advertised on Rightmove, with much of its drug-making equipment still in place.

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FEATURE: Compliance, AML... and HMRC

HMRC is coming after you, make no mistake. The tax authority is targeting property, says Lisa Isaacs, so here's how to make sure you're 'squeaky'... 

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The March 2023 issue of The Negotiator Magazine is published! It's yours to read now, just click and flip!

52 pages of interviews, market analysis, industry news and products and services for estate and letting agents. Free to read – just click below.

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