Purplebricks changes direction | Agent's hub switch | Govt newbuild ‘revolution’




Purplebricks to move away from rewarding LPEs for listings

CEO Vic Darvey says Purplebrick's previous strategy of chasing listings is to change as it looks for the best 'customer outcomes'.

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Housing minister reveals tech ‘revolution’ for newbuild homes

Esther McVey says she wants to use government resources to help smaller developers find more sites, and home buyers choose properties more easily.

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Court freezes assets of family behind collapsed holiday home firm

High Court of Justice says assets including a Range Rover, Porsche and two family homes cannot be moved or sold until the end of October.

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Managing agents could be sued under selective licensing laws

Prediction is made by leading legal expert based on experience of Liverpool agent who was hit with a bill of almost £4,000 and a criminal record.

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<span class="s1">Exclusive: Former corporate director reveals why he’s embraced hubs</span>

Chris Nathan tells The Negotiator why he quit as MD of Cubitt & West and is now setting up his own agency.

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TDS Charitable Foundation: Update


The TDS Charitable Foundation’s annual review shows a number of completed funded projects. ‘Getting Ready for MEES’ is one.

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