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LRG to acquire historic South England estate agency

The 200-year-old agency Henry Adams will retain its leadership team and well-known branding as part of the deal.

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Second homeowners face decision on 300% council tax premium

"Second homeowners who are facing a steep Council Tax rise may sell up," warns Tom Durbin St George, of Moving Compared.

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Brits are more Yimby than Nimby, research claims

There is public support for efforts to build new homes, but people want investment in local infrastructure, healthcare and transport links.

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Landlords more worried about tax than regulation

Landlords' interest in buy-to-let would be boosted by a reduced tax burden, says Benham and Reeves' Director Marc von Grundherr.

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Social post sparks £1k charity boost for CPS Homes marathon runner

Rightmove has donated £500 to Tŷ Hafan after CPS Homes posted a social media campaign for its Sales Director, with the company then matching the figure.

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Open House franchisees offered funded acquisitions

More than 100 Open House franchisees will gain access to the acquisitions programme with Sourced, creating new opportunities for portfolio growth.

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ENTRY GUIDANCE: The good, the bad and the award-worthy

From impressive growth stats to unsupported claims and missing evidence, here’s how the judges sort the wheat from the chaff at The Negotiator Awards.

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INTERVIEW: The Negotiator Awards judges reveal the secrets to standing out

Storytelling and strategy is what we’re looking for. The Judges tell Charlotte Flake what impresses and what disappoints when it comes to submissions for The Negotiator Awards.

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AWARDS ENTRY TIPS: Evidence to include in your award entry

Metrics, testimonials, screenshots, retention figures, workflows and reviews - the best entries for The Negotiator Awards should combine storytelling with substantiated results.

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Landlords facing eviction issues just months into rental reforms

Tenant selection is becoming more important since the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, says Goodlord's Nishma Parekh.

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Simplify Right to Rent guidance, urges Propertymark

Agents need clearer guidance and practical tools to help them comply with Right to Rent rules.

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Landlord income up 23% but arrears are significant

Managing risk and the right portfolio structures are vital in keeping rental properties profitable, says LegalforLandlords’ Sim Sekhon.

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New interest-free loan scheme for first-time buyers set up

Scottish Housing Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville says the First Homes Fund will offer first-time buyers £10,000 towards a deposit.

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Britain has an “acute housing crisis'... says Housing Minister

"We have an acute and entrenched housing crisis in this country," says the Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook.

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