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Self employed agency platforms like eXp will struggle to succeed, says industry chief

Industry figures and Choices founder is sceptical that the UK's low commission rates can support the self-employed hybrid model in the long term.

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Google investigated over claims it allows estate agents to game reviews

CMA is worried that Google is not doing enough to stop businesses including estate agencies faking reviews to boost their online ratings.

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Agents should come from more varied walks of life, claims Foxtons<br />

Chief Patrick Franco says those from a wider range of socio economic backgrounds should be encouraged to join which in turn will help inclusion across the board.

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Dexters paid £3.21 million for rival Wetherell, it is revealed<br />

Latest accounts for the London-wide estate agency reveal its huge acquisition effort last year during the height of the pandemic.

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Letting agents decline £7,000 bribe to ignore cannabis farm house

Agents in Exeter report tenant to police who has now been jailed after cannabis plants worth £200k were discovered in property.

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Young people eye up a return to city life<br />

City life suffered severely during the pandemic but bustling urban centres are set for a comeback – JLL report.

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