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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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RICS downbeat about market despite more new buyers reported<br />

Housing market is still struggling says the RICS report for February, but indicators now suggest a more stable year ahead.

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INTERVIEW: Fall-throughs have 'peaked' instant buyer firm claims

Phil Tennant, COO at Upstix, tells The Neg the number of fall-through sales is now much lower than last year.

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Renters being forced out of London, big estate agency boss warns<br />

Guy Gittins says a lack of available properties means tenants have to look outside of the capital for their next home.

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Hybrid estate agency eXp UK posts first profits three years after launch

Led by former traditional agent Adam Day, company had a good 2022 its latest trading figures show.

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Inspiring women stars of the industry: Kim Lidbury at LRG

Kim is Group Director, Property Management, within the Leaders Romans Group – so how did she make it to the top?

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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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REVIEW: The Renters' Reform Bill

The White Paper, A Fairer Private Rented Sector, has passed through Committee Stage. David Callaghan reviews the reaction the Bill from politicians and industry.

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