Purplebricks dissent downunder, NALS v Shelter, Airbnb landlords rise

Former Purplebricks territory manager in Oz reveals why he quit

Jason van Straalen says he left after earnings proved lower than expected despite claiming to sell 44 of his 67 listings during a 13-month stint.

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NALS says Shelter campaign to expose discriminatory letting agents is ’emotive conjecture’

Criticism of the campaign by NALS follows two leading agents being 'outed' by undercover researchers for refusing outright or making it difficult for housing benefit tenants to apply for tenancies.

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Number of Airbnb landlords set to increase as lender offers first no-strings mortgage

A West Midlands building society is offering borrowers two and five-year fixed deals specifically for holiday let Airbnb properties, it has been revealed.

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Time for a Belfast branch? Northern Ireland booms as rest of UK slows down

Number of first time buyers and home movers taking out mortgages increases during second quarter, says UK Finance.

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Promotional commission fees – stick to the rules!

“When an estate agent offers a promotional commission fee they must ensure that they must themselves abide by the terms of the offer and the TPO Code of Practice,” Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman

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