Hatched closed by Connells, Countrywide boss quits Royal Mail, abolish Stamp Duty says RICS

<span style="font-size: 18px;">Connells closes its online venture, Hatched</span>

Connells said they believe that the ‘online-only’/hybrid business model is fundamentally flawed and affirmed the Group’s absolute commitment to its high street estate agency operation

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So long – goodbye. Countrywide chairman quits £360,000 Royal Mail non-exec role

Countrywide Executive Chairman Peter Long has resigned from his role as non-exec Chairman at the Royal Mail.

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‘Suspend Right to Rent’ say landlords as Home Office reconvenes panel

'Grave concerns' over scheme will be presented to Home Office officials on October 11th by RLA which says migrants and UK citiziens without passports face indirect discrimination.

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Abolish Stamp Duty to free up housing market, say RICS members

Poll of members found that 20% want Stamp Duty radically overhauled or abolished and Council Tax instead used to fill government coffers.

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What's gone wrong

Our industry, says Frank Webster, has lost its sense of purpose, but as more regulation sweeps in, there is a chance to rediscover its purpose and create a respected profession.

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