Zoopla outsources | Goodlord chief goes | Holiday lets furore

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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Holiday lets clampdown puts Tories on collision course

Michael Gove is facing opposition from fellow Conservatives in Wales who don't want restrictions on holiday homes.

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London rental costs much higher than official figures show

Based on the average asking rent of properties currently available on the market, the actual average cost of renting in London is £2,285 per month.

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Zoopla abandons in-house customer support as team is outsourced<br />

In a major change of approach, the portal is moving its customer services operation to contact centre firm Ventrica.

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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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Average agents sell five homes per month in 2022

According to 2022 figures by Nested, across Britain estate agents sold some 844,995 homes, equating to an average of 70,416 sold per month. 

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Co-founder leaves lettings proptech company, Goodlord

COO Tom Mundy moves on after nine years of developing Goodlord from a bright idea to a leading tenant onboarding platform.

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Sprift pumps up the property industry with Friday DJ sessions

The Sprift Soundcast launched in February this year and features professional DJs and musicians who work for the data specialists.

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