London agent switches to hubs, fee ban optimism, house factory opens




Exclusive:London estate agent opens hub and closes all its branches

West London estate agency Orchards says it decided to make the move after realising only a small percentage of its clients ever visited the company's four branches.

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Blame Boris! Central London transactions slump by a third during final months of 2018

Research by estate agency Winkworth reveals a worsening position in the capital as Brexit jitters continue to subdue sales in its central boroughs.

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In pictures: Weston Homes opens £12 million house building factory in Essex

Huge facility will make everything for a home apart from the walls and roofs, but will move to full modular construction within ten years.

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Fraudulent tenant references


"A landlord was concerned about the referencing of one particular tenant. He believed that the application was likely to be fraudulent and sought compensation from the agent, reports Katrine Sporle, The Property Ombudsman."

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Tenant fees ban impact will less than expected, says major estate agency group

Belvoir says the hit on its gross profits will be just 3% nine months after the tenant fees ban is introduced on June 1st, not the predicted 8% reduction.

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