Profits crash at Countrywide, compulsory fraud insurance, Purplebricks fined Downunder




‘Come back to us’, Countrywide’s Peter Long asks departed talent as profits sink

As Executive Chairman reveals profits down by 45% within its sales and lettings operation he regrets "loss of talent" during Platt years.

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Block management: an answer to the fees ban?

Four million leasehold homes need management, so, says Nick Faulkner, could this be the really big opportunity for letting agents?

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Show off your assets!

Top 5 tips to make the most of your brand and boost your business, from Suzie Pattison, MD, Ravensworth

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Latest social media trends to drive your business

Tara Dulake, social media specialist at The Oracle Group brings you up to speed on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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Why auctions are the answer in lean times

Uncertainty in the market, says Louise Jeffries of SDL, offers a great opportunity to bring new services to your business.

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Buyers should be forced to take out property fraud insurance, says lawyer involved in landmark case

Steven Porter, whose legal firm is representing client P&P Properties in property fraud appeal case heard last week, says it's the only way to square the circle.

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Purplebricks Australia fined £11,200 after regulator receives complaints about its fixed fees

Queensland fair trading regulator slaps fine on hybrid agent and forces it to enter into three-year-long undertaking.

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How to do Section 21 notices properly

Landlords are unwittingly issuing incorrect Section 21 notices, wasting £000s. Danielle Hughes explains the right way to do it.

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Lettings proptech firm launches controversial ‘TripAdvisor’ for landlords and tenants

CEO claims over 80% of tenants and landlords would like to be able to rate each other during and after tenancies.

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Will most agents soon be listing on all three property portals?

Hunters announcement today makes it the third key UK estate agency to sign up to both Rightmove, ZPG's two sites and OnTheMarket. But can independents afford to do the same?

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