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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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Agency boss backs calls for Universal Digital Identity Framework<br />

Industry figure Vicky Keyworth is backing proposals for a Universal Digital Identity for property buyers, property agencies and property sellers.

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NO PENALTIES! Legend footballer enjoying life as estate agent<br />

Hugh Murray broke the appearance record for St Mirren FC, but now works as a senior valuer.

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Scorchio summer leads to 16-year subsidence payout peak<br />

Insurers expect to pay £219m in subsidence claims in 2022, many of which were caused by last summer's record-breaking high temperatures, the highest since 2006. 

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Dataloft acquired in landmark property industry takeover deal<br />

The well-known data firm will continue to operate as a separate legal entity in the UK but gain access to PriceHubble’s technology and Europe-wide data.

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REVEALED: Shocking details of leading estate agency's administration sale<br />

James Evans, D&G CEO, paid £515K to take the business out of administration, it has emerged, with most creditors set to receive nothing.

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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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My Auction founder launches faster 'more transparent' bidding platform

New service claims to reduce fall-throughs, speeds up transaction time, takes the stress out of buying and selling property and provides assurances earlier.

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FEATURE: How to gain leads and instructions from local data

There is a wealth of information at your fingertips which can bring instructions and there are specialists who can help you do just that, says Richard Reed.

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