Your weekend round-up of top news and features




‘Come on boys, less of the dodgy banter’, says leading industry figure<br />

Nicola Broomham says estate agency is a much better place for women to work within than a decade ago, but still some way to go.

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EXCLUSIVE: Government reveals where all the landlords live in the UK<br />

Agents wondering the size of their potential landlord market now have an answer after government published list via a parliamentary question.

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The Negotiator Awards – top tips to help you prepare the best entry for your business<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 July issue is 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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Agents who charge tenants £30 for viewings risk Tenant Fees Act prosecution<br />

Warning is made by Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at the PRS following the launch of a revenue generating property viewings site View Rabbit.

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FEATURE: Money launderers spread to the regions

Property fraudsters and money launderers are not just a London problem – agents across the UK are at risk, as Richard Reed discovers.

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EXCLUSIVE: Spicerhaart confirms two employees quit over discrimination cases

Internal memo reveals duo resigned rather than stay to engage with the disciplinary process.

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Register now to enter The Negotiator Awards – a win could propel your business to new heights in 2022.

As a winner of The Negotiator Awards you'll be given the most powerful marketing tools possible – proof to your potential clients that they are engaging the best. So enter now. There's no charge. These are the UK's premier awards for the residential property industry and success in the awards will mean success in your business – more clients, more value to your company.
 
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 deadline.

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THE OMBUDSMAN FILES – why you should talk about the neighbours...

A case that was taken to The Property Ombudsman for adjudication shows why it's so important to mention the bad as well as the good about a property...

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BREAKING: Rightmove reports flatlining membership but jump in agent spend

Portal says it's had a good six months including that agents now spend £1,163 a month on average to use its platform.

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Revealed: What letting agents hate (and love) about their jobs

The poll of lettings staff by a proptech platform reveals that agents most hate admin, difficult customers and the public's poor perceptions of estate agents.

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Whitty assault agent sentenced

Lewis Hughes admitted assault by battery during a court hearing in London and is also to pay fines and compensation of £100 to Whitty.


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