Purplebricks' slump | Foxtons' cull | Evictions 'catastrophe'

Business rates shake-up a 'potential mess' warns leading property firm<br />

Colliers says proposed changes to way rates are assessed will make appeals more difficult and expensive. 

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Investors worry as Purplebricks' share price continues to nose-dive <br />

Industry watcher says shareholders are worried that the agency is increasingly looking just like the industry it once professed to disrupt.

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Landlord offers his entire property portfolio to fleeing Afghan refugees

Controversial figure Fergus Wilson, who is best known for complaining about 'curry smells' created within his properties, has surprised many with his offer.

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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: Foxtons blames home working staff trend on branch closure<br />

Agency says Bishop's Park site didn't survive post pandemic reorganisation, taking it to 50 branches for first time since 2016.

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Two weeks left to enter The Negotiator Awards

... which is plenty of time, if you 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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MENTORING: Proptech – sorting the wheat from the chaff

Nathan Emerson reminds agents of the positive proptech can bring and to consider the long-term benefits.

 

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Letting agents call for dedicated Housing Court to avoid evictions 'catastrophe'

ARLA Propertymark says County Court hearings are taking too long, undermining landlord confidence in the private rental sector.

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