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Connells Group's rising profits prove Countrywide takeover 'a success'

CEO David Livesey says the two organisations have increased their combined market share of instructions in the short time since the acquisition.

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Tribunal clears former agent in long-running Trading Standards 'fraud' case<br />

Chris Wood, who used to run SW agency PDQ Estates, says ruling by tribunal after years of waiting for justice means his name has been cleared.

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Mentoring: Nathan Emerson raises a smile<br />

He always wears a big smile and he's practising what he preaches. In this column Nathan extols the virtues of a welcoming and warm face in business life.

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The lastest 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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Buoyant Belvoir reveals 'exceptional' trading results<br />

Franchise-owning group's latest trading statement reveals revenues have jumped by 53% compared to the same period of 2019.

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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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Zoopla is latest property industry firm to appoint woman to top team<br />

No.2 portal has confirmed to The Negotiator that Samantha Fletcher is now heading up its finance teams.

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One month left to enter The Negotiator Awards

Start your entry now. It's your awards, for your industry, so if you have something to shout about – take part! 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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Legal update: reminder to all company directors

Legal expert Michael Budd takes us through the duties directors owe to their businesses – easy to forget in the rough and tumble of the day-to-day.

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Estate agents should all be charging 3% not 1.5% - here's why!

Daniel Peake says sellers will pay more if they see that a higher fee will enable agents to co-broke and sell their home quicker and for more.

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