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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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OAR-SOME FOURSOME! Knight Frank backs all-female rowing team's Atlantic crossing

The four rowers are hoping to finish the challenge in less than 50 days, raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Support, The Outward Bound Trust and Prostate Cymru.

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Estate agent duo celebrate success of 'next generation' lettings firm

Smarter Rent offers tenants a build-to-rent style service and flexible tenancies, landlords an 'investing package' and has now hit 200 properties.

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LAWYER: 'Purplebricks still set for High Court test case showdown'

Aidan Loy of campaign group C4J says group is determined to continue the fight for a multi-million pay-out from the troubled agency.

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Guild relaunches agency offer with tiered membership plans

Pitched at three levels The Guild of Property Professionals boss Iain McKenzie says each plan will offer a standard, enhanced and premium option.

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The May 2023 issue is published – online for you to read now. Just click and flip!

In this month's issue:
 
• The Negotiator Awards open for entry – read the ten compelling reasons why you should enter.
 
• Website content – get it right and win business.
 
• Property auctions – it's never been easier to offer auction.
 
• Lead generation and capture – just plug it in and switch it on.
 
• Agent interview: it's a Way of Life –  we meet a leading Build to Rent property manager.
 
• Plus: latest national house price analysis; hybrid agents, best ways to blog, charity efforts, The Ombudsman Files, agency and supplier news and much more. 

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Bath's letting agents shine for students, leaving others stinking!

The average review score highlights the high-quality accommodation and services provided by letting agencies in the city, ensuring a comfortable and satisfying experience. 

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The Negotiator Awards are open for entry!

The UK's leading awards programme for estate and letting agents and suppliers is now open for entries. Register now to start your entry process.

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Purplebricks' takeover bid withdrawn after finances prove 'worse than expected'

Lecram Holdings, which has been critical of directors in the past, has taken its offer for Purplebricks' off the table after just five days.

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