Your weekend round-up of top stories, interviews and features

Latest ONS data reports 10% average house price increase<br />

The average house price in the UK is now £25,000 more than in November 2020, but property experts say it's not all good news.

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Countdown to seismic change in Welsh renter regs

With six months to go until the "biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades", Welsh Minister declares, “The way we rent in Wales will become simpler and more transparent this year.”

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Steaks are high in London's suburbs

London’s suburbs will outperform the rest of the London market this year, but they are only 'super' if a local butcher is thrown in the mix. 

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London high street estate agent slams Strike over its ‘free to sell’ tactics<br />

Lee James Pendleton says he's disappointed to see the hybrid agency using similar tactics as Purplebricks during its 'commisery' days.

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High Court ruling that could compromise thousands of agents is pending

Judgement could effectively prevent Section 21 orders progressing and could expose affected letting agents to claims against them.

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Interview: Foxtons CEO explains D&G sales division sell-off

Nic Budden talks to The Neg about the deal which includes restrictive covenants and, in return, a cash bonus.

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Govt-backed digital identity scheme gets agent approval

An industry-wide identity scheme headed up by MyIdentity has received glowing reviews from agents following the roll-out of a beta test project.

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The Negotiator Magazine – read the January issue, online now

The UK's only magazine for estate and letting agents is available to read online now – just click the link and flip the pages. Over 40 pages of interviews, product reviews, agency news and market information.

This month we feature a full report on The Negotiator Conference – panel debate reports, The NEG Talks podcasts and expo review.

Click here to read The Negotiator Magazine – read the January issue, online now.