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Daily property news in the UK residential sector focused on estate and letting agency, property auctions and property managers.
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Online lettings agency reported to ASA over ‘misleading’ fees comparisons
James Lace says website's fees comparisons with competitor agencies are not accurate, but LettingaProperty.com disputes his findings.
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New ‘DIY’ time-saving conveyancing service launches
Start-up 'YouConvey' is offering a service that hopes to speed up sales by allowing home movers to take control of…
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BREAKING: Purplebricks’ Chief Executive steps down ‘for personal reasons’
Vic Darvey is to make way for COO Helena Marston at the end of the month after a difficult few…
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Sales strengthen regardless of interest rates – RICS
House sales surged in February, thanks in part to renewed interest from new buyers – despite Bank's decision to increase…
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‘Sell your home in 7 days’ – claims quick-sale start-up
Hometrack founder Giles Mackay has launched Upstix, an instant offer/quick sale platform, to target UK market worth potentially £19bn a…
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Estate agent goes over to the ‘other side’
As competition for properties reaches fever pitch, Michelle Hendrie leaves a valued position at Jackson-Stops to become a buying agent.
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Investors offload millions of Purplebricks shares as City speculation grows
Big funds as well as smaller investors cut their losses but movements are ideal opportunity for big firms looking to…
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Secretly-filmed video reveals 11 agents vying to win instruction
Property website BestAgent sets out to show on camera how best agents not brands get the highest final offer for…
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Mortgage rates start to rise and 500 products pulled by lenders
Mortgage rates are starting to rise as they catch up with the 0.5% hike in the bank rate – and…
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War in Ukraine could have major impact on property prices, predicts Knight Frank
Soaring price of oil, gas and other commodities, together with rising inflation, will squeeze household incomes.
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