Weekend round-up of the most-read stories of the week




Purplebricks confirms co-founder Kenny Bruce is to leave the company

Hybrid agency spokesperson thanks him for the role he has played in establishing the company, and that Purplebricks will now focus on data and technology to grow.

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Hunters Chairman in ‘dirty tricks’ dispute with unnamed banks

Kevin Hollinrake has alleged that a group of unnamed banks carried out a “personal attack” against him by briefing two news organisations about an alleged conflict of interest.

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London borough moves to licence ALL privately rented properties

Shock announcement by Lewisham council would see all landlords within its boundaries pay up to £750 every five years.

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Roman Abramovich kicks off £4.75m raise for short-lets firm GuestReady

Money will be used to help build its teams and tech including its London operation and grow its current listings book of 2,000 properties.

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Judge gives green light to landmark ‘gas safety certificate eviction case’ appeal

A landlord who is trying to evict a tenant despite not giving her a gas safety certificate at the beginning of the tenancy has won the right to a hearing in the Court of Appeal.

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Regional report –Rochford, Stafford and Croydon

We visit three agents across the country to discover what is happening in their local market in sales and letting. 

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Website review – it's so much more than an online shopfront

Your website should be about generating leads, capturing data and using analytics to influence content, says Lisa Isaacs.

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The Negotiator Awards 2019 – enter now, time's running out!

Don't leave it too late to enter The Negotiator Awards 2019 – deadline to enter is 31st July, so register now – it's free to enter!

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Tenant fees ban: London agent to charge landlords new £240 ‘tenancy set up’ fee

Letting agency Simon Clarke suggests landlords should raise their rent by £20 a month to cover the additional charge.

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