Housesimple attacks hybrids, Help to Buy success, Countrywide directors slapdown

War of the fees! HouseSimple criticises Yopa and Purplebricks for their upfront charges

New video asks pub customers to pay upfront for food, with predictable results as agency tells vendors "we won't ask you to pay upfront like other online agents".

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The Negotiator Awards – enter now, it's free!

Time to get your entry in for the Oscars of agency, The Negotiator Awards. Categories for all size of agency, website, marketing, property management, auctioneers, supplliers and more. Simple online entry.

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How to drive your estate agency brand

Looking for a new fleet to reflect your company’s brand values and and professionalism? Pete Tullin steers you to some fantastic new models, including some green alternatives.

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365,000 properties bought via Help to Buy so far government claims

Ministers say Help to Buy is playing its part in 'restoring dream of home ownership' although total number of homes built each month has been dropping.

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City consultancy recommends shareholders reject Countrywide’s golden handcuffs for senior team

In a leaked document, City-based firm Institutional Shareholder Services says package is "excessive and unduly complex”

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Former M&P CEO Peter Rollings joins US recruitment firm as property advisor

New York firm with London office is looking to expand into the UK estate agency sector and has signed up one of its high profile players.

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