Your weekend round-up of news and features




TV star triggers outrage after calling for ‘civil disobedience’ over self-isolation rules

Kirstie Allsopp is criticised by many followers on Twitter for her stance, but received support from 1980s pop band Right Said Fred.

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Connells reveals post-Countrywide acquisition senior lettings line-up<br />

New top table team includes two internal promotions from within Connells and Countrywide, and the arrival of a former Foxtons chief.

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Minister clears way for dreaded ESW1 cladding forms to be scrapped for lower-risk properties<br />

Announcement will unlock thousands of homes trapped by the forms within apartment blocks to be bought, sold or remortgaged.

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Boomin launches online valuation tool underpinned by live agent input<br />

Portal says platform will give agents 15 minutes to respond to consumer valuation request before the lead is passed to a competitor.

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The Negotiator Awards – our free-to-enter awards programme is waiting for your entry<br />

The UK's leading awards for estate and letting agents and suppliers is open for entry. Start your entry process by registering now.

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The new issue is published and available to read online.

Your trade mag is available in print and online. It's packed with features, interviews, product and services reviews and opinion pieces.

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Is this property's #metoo moment? Former agent reveals rape ordeal at hands of manager<br />

Clare Yates, who is now an industry consultant, says too few women within the industry feel they can report sexual assault for fear of reprisal.

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FEATURE: Virtual viewing, the new reality

Proptech has come to the aid of agents during the pandemic and provided a plethora of high-tech and cost-effective ways to show a house.

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Racist tweet by estate agent in Manchester shows the industry needs to change – claim

Rokstone founder Becky Fatemi tells The Neg that estate agencies are only now waking up to the shocking attitudes exhibited by some of their staff.

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The Negotiator Awards – don't panic! The deadline's extended!

It's the busiest time for agents in memory – we appreciate you need a little more time to get your entries in for the UK's premier awards for the residential property industry.
You now have until 31st August 2021. If you have already submitted your entry, you can still amend, improve and update, right up to the revised deadline.

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