GDPR shock | Wage inflation | Agent acquisition

New 'northern powerhouse' as Manning Stainton buys Ryder & Dutton<br />

Deal backed by HSBC is for an undisclosed sum but creates 40+ branch agency grouping covering Yorkshire and Lancashire.

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Exclusive: Property industry to face growing GDPR compensation bills, warn experts<br />

Despite the early dash to comply with GDPR, more disgruntled customers are realising they can use the regulations to extract cash from agencies.

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Belvoir rolls out block management service after pilot in the Wirral

Property giant says 18-month trial by its Northwood franchisee in partnership with recently-launched B-hive offering was a success.

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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: 'Vacancy and pay boom' in estate agency in full swing

Recruitment chief Anthony Hesse of Property Personnel says property industry job markets mirrors ONS figures just out for UK.

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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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The Negotiator – market reports from the regions

Each month The Negotiator asks three agents how they are faring and for their feedback on market conditions. This month we hear from Birmingham, Southampton and South London.

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The Negotiator – read the lastest edition now!

The August issue of The Negotiator is out now. This month's theme is proptech and and the pandemic – read the experts on how agency has changed.

 

The Neg is 52 glossy pages of information, features, opinion, industry news and product reviews.

 

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SW estate agency acquires second rival as it pushes to become regional player

Tanner and Cooper has bought two-branch rival Geoffrey Smith just a few months after buying Jill Meadows.

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Is your agency doing its bit for a sustainable future? Then you could be an award winner!

The Neg Awards' new category for Sustainable Agency of the Year is still open for entries. Share your green credentials by entering the UK's leading awards programme – open until 31st August.

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