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Breaking: Purplebricks reveals plans to change fixed-fee pricing

CEO Vic Darvey has this morning also revealed that in areas where the sales market is slow, its current fixed fee structure puts some vendors off.

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HouseSimple to generate revenue from mortgages and removals via ‘free’ service

CEO Sam Mitchell says he intends to turn the industry 'on its head' and believes his company's free model is the future of estate agency.

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Persimmon faces calls to transfer all its homes sold via leasehold to freehold

After reaching an out-of-court settlement with leaseholders at a Cardiff site, campaigners say all its leasehold-sold clients should also be given freehold status without charge.

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TV presenter Kevin McCloud faces questions over struggling eco homes firm

Company backed by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud says investors face losing at least 75% of the cash they placed with his green building firm.

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LSL part exchange business doubles headcount

Group says its part exchange businesses' links to its traditional sales operation have helped it grow fast despite the market slowdown.

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“Investment buyer activity is a little quiet. Many investors are playing a waiting game. I’d like to get my team to create more activity as these sales can be relatively straightforward and lead to extra income from subsequently managing the purchased property. Any thoughts?”

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