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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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BLOG: 'Why agents must help landlords buy more properties'

MyPropTech Co-Founder Ashley Osborne says that for most agents, the surest way to increase revenue streams will be for their existing landlords to increase their portfolios.

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Landlords and agents reject 'disastrous' rent control proposals in Wales

The NRLA says a rent freeze or cap would "decimate" the rental sector while Propertymark has called rent controls a 'failed' idea.

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RICS says housing storm arriving in 'cloud of inflation'

The trend is consistent across the property market, with a less negative view among new buyers reported, in every region when compared to January.

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The June 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.
 
• Keeping landlords – expert help on maintaining your portfolio.
 
• Renters (Reform) Bill – the proposed legislation reviewed.
 
• Deposit protection schemes – alternatives and options.
 
• Agent interview: Michael Wright of Douglas Allen.
 
• 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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Big property firm makes third agency acquisition this year

Andrew Greenwood joins the fold adding a property portfolio to SBK’s lettings department, alongside a thriving residential sales operation.

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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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Boom in demand for prime London property revealed

Foxtons says there has been a 59% increase in demand from buyers and renters for high end homes.

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Purplebricks launches national £999 selling fee under new ownership

Strike, which bought the firm for £1 just a few days ago, says bold new strategy will help grow the firm.
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Evictions on 'brink of disaster' as court bailiffs grind to a halt

Expert Paul Shamplina warns problems over supply of personal safety equipment to bailiffs will mean evictions are to take even longer.

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