Your round-up of this week's hot news, from The Neg




Is it a vote-winner? Labour plans to replace Stamp Duty and council tax

Jeremy Corbyn says he wants to end property price rises, abolish council tax for tenants and more severely regulate the buy-to-let market.

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Axel Springer doubles its holding in Purplebricks

Deal appears to include buying Michael and Isabel Bruce's remaining 11% share in the company, adding £33.7 million to their fortune.

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Government publishes updated rental forms for tenant fees ban at last moment

Updated mandatory How to Rent guide for tenants and Section 21 advice were published 60 seconds before the tenant fees ban went live on Saturday.

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New system to ‘revolutionise’ direct Universal Credit payments to landlords

Croydon-based software firm says payment times will be cut from weeks to two days after launch later this year in partnership with DWP.

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Student lettings agency reaches 300 properties in just four years

Lincoln company has now expanded to Nottingham and was established by former students horrified by standards in student accommodation.

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Hatched founder to launch US franchise brand in UK

Adam Day claims he has found the 'future of UK estate agency' and has launched EXP Realty in the UK offering agents high commission and equity.

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What’s really driving the pace of housing delivery?

David Jackson Head of National Planning, Savills, Planning consents for new homes in England which currently exceeds 300,000 a year, and attention is now focusing on the speed of delivery.

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Is this easyCome easyGo or a gamble too far?

Is Tosca's bid to take over easyProperty a gamble too far? And what does it mean for the shareholders of eProp Services and the members of the Guild and Fine & Country?

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Speakers’ notes: Frank Webster reports on his Kiwi adventure

Frank Webster, Property Consultant and former Vice-Chairman, Finders Keepers, shares his experience following a recent trip to speak at property conferences and meet industry counterparts in the southern hemisphere.

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Switch on to utilities


With bills rising faster than inflation, Lisa Isaacs explores the benefits for agents offering utility comparison and switching services to homemovers.

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