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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!

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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Foxtons sees overall revenue up but property sales revenue falls

The company says it expected a drop in sales, but operational improvements and acquisitions will deliver a good year.  

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Less than 10% of new estate agencies started by women 

Companies House data analysed by Instant Offices found a total of 3,408 ‘real estate agencies’ were registered in 2022 – a 42% increase compared with 2021. 

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Jersey sets out plans to reform rental market

Key areas include changing the standard forms of tenancy; introducing and enhancing minimum notice periods and limiting the amount and frequency of rent increases.

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The April 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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Buying agent slams TPO as ‘fat and lazy’ and signs up to competitor

Outspoken buying agent, Henry Pryor, has switched redress schemes, joining the PRS with a parting diatribe against The Property Ombudsman scheme.

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Estate agent marks 40 years as key player in home town

Andrew Hayes started in the industry in the early 1980s when it could take weeks to list a property for sale, rather than the minutes it takes today.

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Agents' charitable deeds and donations

The Neg's monthly nod of appreciation to the charitable efforts and good work by agents around the country.

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