Countrywide shares wobble, agency's 'unusual' mortgage approach, tech solves 'Friday' completions problem




Trading in Countrywide shares frozen as price hits new all-time low

London Stock Exchange twice briefly suspends trading yesterday as speculation over potential sale makes for a volatile day.

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SW estate agency launches ‘one of a kind’ partnership with mortgage giant

Complete Property says its unusual tie-up with MAB in the SW is helping new homes builders get more Help to Buy sales 'across the line'.

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Part of a trend? 21-year-old Suffolk independent estate agency shuts up shop

Founding director Clive Robinson says company could have continued but he wants to diversify away from the high street into home improvement and selling consultancy.

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Land Registry’s blockchain pilot signals end to ‘nail biting’ Friday completions

Latest Digital Street pilot reveals how within two years people will be able to complete on weekends or Bank Holidays if they so choose.

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The lettings industry has witnessed significant change, which, says Simon Duce, Managing Director, ARPM, requires agents to adapt accordingly and to do that they may need to look for some external assistance.

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