Countrywide Q1 surprise, Purplebricks CEO cashes in, divorce and property

Is divorce good for the property industry?<br />

As the BBC ‘divorce drama’ The Split kicks off on TV, Glentree’s Trevor Abrahamsohn reflects on the pain and pleasure divorcing couples can bring those working in the industry.

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Countrywide update reveals sliding revenues but improving market share

Results from first three months of 2018 highlight mixed results as Chairman Peter Long takes business 'back to basics'

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Can insurance replace lettings fees after ban?

With a lettings fee ban on the way, marketing more landlord and tenant insurances could, says Andrea Kirkby, be a hot topic for agents.

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How to appreciate the real value of your business

"...let’s not drown in a sea of regret and disappointment about the past, live in the today!"

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Lettings tsunami - don't panic, says expert

Despite the challenges weighted against landlords, Paul Staley, PRS director at SDL Group, says the private rental sector will show sustained growth in 2018.

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Mayor plans to buy buy-to-let properties off rogue landlords but not at market value

Manchester's Labour mayor Andy Burnham says landlords who can't achieve minimum standards will be offered way out, but not at market value.

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Purplebricks CEO sells off shares worth £16m

Hybrid agent's co-founder cashes in as deal with Axel Springer to buy his shares kicks in.

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Will digital passports replace referencing?

The electronic ‘tenant passport’ is proptech’s challenge to traditional tenant referencing. Andrea Kirkby asks if this an industry game-changer.

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Leading industry Anti Money Laundering firm wins Royal approval

Tech firm Smartsearch has been given a Queen's Award for Enterprise for its innovative approach to product development.

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