Tenant Fees Bill tightened, Countrywide digital deal, Purplebricks shares plunge

MPs recommend to tighten up draft Tenant Fees Bill including five-week deposits

The Housing committee ignores industry on damage bill may do to housing affordability and letting agent viability, and recommends smaller deposits, tighter rules and harsher policing.

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It’s grin up North - say agents to investors

Buy-to-let’s a better bet in the North, says Joanne Christie and savvy agents are working hard to attract the investors.

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Digital Marketing -The Social Seven

Nelly Berova has identified seven key elements to concentrate on when planning your digital marketing strategy: The Social Seven.

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Shred it!

2018’s big concern is a data breach, but, says Mark Harper, having a policy for shredding both paper and digital data, will decrease the risk of non-compliance with GDPR.

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Countrywide reveals new digital venture with Dynamo online mortgage broker

The new business, which has been developed in partnership with a well-known tech firm, will initially offer Countrywide customers a re-mortgaging service.

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Want to be a new home sales negotiator?

New home sales is a specialism within the residential property sector, and slightly different in its emphasis from normal agency.

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Tenancy deposits, caps and alternatives

Debate rages, frustration grows, but, says Andrea Kirkby, is the proposed legislation really a force for good?

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Purplebricks share price continues downward spiral despite Axel Springer deal

After a torrid day yesterday which stripped more value out of its stock, the company's share price continues its slide today.

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People are moving home half as often during their lives than ten years ago, claims Savills

Agent reveals the most obvious long-term affect of the financial crash of 2008 on the housing market.

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Welsh buyers rush to complete before April 1st Stamp Duty hikes

The new devolved Land Transaction Tax in Wales hits homes over £400,000 harder than the previous system, and many purchasers have been rushing to beat the deadline.

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