Purplebricks in profit | Proptech shock move | Agency’s ‘Grenfell’ fine




Exclusive: Reapit CEO explains why he’s spent millions developing a proptech ‘app store’ for agents

We quiz Gary Barker about Reapit's gamble to throw open the firm's doors to all its competitors and what the initiative might mean for agents.

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Estate agency fined £30,000 after failing to point out Grenfell Tower-style cladding

Internal comms failures meant couple weren't told about dangerous cladding before they completed on the deal, a Trading Standards investigation found.

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Hybrid estate agency moves into profit and looks for cash to expand

Neil Urch of hybrid agency HouseFox has made a profit just 14 months after start up and says his unusual fees structure is proving popular.

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Historic ground-rent free development launched by former Countrywide director

Michael Stone formerly headed up the PLCs' new homes division but has since launched an estate agency that is now promoting a ground-rent free site.

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Shortcut to success


With a lot of hard work and commitment, a franchise could get you where you want to go a lot more quickly, says Nigel Lewis, but which franchise might be the best bet for your future?

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Estate agent joins campaign to stop more homes being built

Local campaigners admit it's ironic that local firm Acasa Homes has paid for 200 signs to be erected against development.

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Purplebricks is back in profit but market share stands still at 4%

Update released this morning reveals improving business efficiencies and losses stemmed, but its overall performance is flat, the company admits.


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