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Fall-throughs 'set to drop to one in 20' under Government reforms

Chris Grant, of Goodwin, unveils research showing less than 5% of property deals will collapse under the changes.

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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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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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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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Estate agency vacancies near 1,300, new data reveals

Adam Day, of EXP, says there are a high number of jobs vacant despite a sluggish property market.

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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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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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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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Britain needs to brace for 'interest rate rises'

The Bank’s Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that "it is likely that policy may have to tighten".

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Bank of England reveals latest interest rate decision – industry reaction

Agents comment on The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee's latest move amid rising inflation and continuing economic uncertainty.

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A new Help to Buy needs better buyer focus, former boss warns

Chris Lee, who was in charge of Help to Buy, claims any efforts to revive the scheme need to help a broader range of buyers.

 

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Buyers risk 'mistaking AI information' for sound judgement

Buying agent Rob Fanshawe suggests AI is giving buyers more information but that makes expert advice more important.

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FEATURE: Residential conveyancers: 'We're working three years ahead of reforms'

Why wait for buying and selling reforms to become law? Residential conveyancers are already on a public education and implementation mission, says Lisa Isaacs.

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