How to Rent guide | Strike denial | Savills revenue jump

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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Strike denies bid for rival Purplebricks is close<br />

Hybrid agency says it has not spoken to Purplebricks directly, and isn't about to make a bid for the beleaguered estate agency.

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COMPLIANCE: Updated How to Rent Guide published today<br />

The new version is expected to include revisions on Smoke and CO2 Alarm Regulations and changes to the Right to Rent Civil Penalty Scheme for landlords and agents.

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Government-backed ID check sharing app for property industry unveiled<br />

Newbuild home buyers only have to verify ID once under the MyIdentity system, avoiding multiple checks by agents, conveyancers, lender and brokers.

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Revenue at Savills rises 22% including nearly £500m turnover in UK<br />

The UK residential property market was driven by a surge in demand for larger properties with more outdoor space, as well as increased activity in the prime London market. 

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RICS slams Budget for not going further and 'lacking ambition'

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says it was disappointed by the lack of housing measures in Jeremy Hunt’s first full budget.

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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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FEATURE: How technology is fighting the money launderers

Increasingly-clever tech is taking the strain for agents navigating through a minefield of compliance regulations.

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