Purplebricks
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Regulation & Law
Purplebricks ordered to pay former agent £47k in pregnancy discrimination claim
An employment tribunal concluded that Purplebricks failed to make adaptions for a young mother who had returned to work.
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Agencies & People
Michael Bruce’s new stake in Purplebricks confirmed
Official documents now list Michael Bruce among persons of significant control of Purplebricks parent brand Strike Limited.
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Agencies & People
Has Charles Dunstone struck out at Purplebricks?
Carphone Warehouse billionaire Charles Dunstone is no longer listed as a person of significant control at Strike.
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Housing Market
World Cup puts house moves on pause, says Purplebricks boss
Purplebricks' Michael Bruce says the World Cup is having an impact on the property market as movers hit pause.
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Agencies & People
Bruce’s shock return to Purplebricks confirmed
It's official - Michael Bruce is back at Purplebricks as a director, seven years after stepping down as Chief Executive.
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Agencies & People
Purplebricks’ founders to make ‘shock’ comeback
Michael and Kenny Bruce are reported to be rejoining online agency in deal with Carphone Warehouse owner Sir Charles Dunstone.
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Agencies & People
Online agents lose market share as self-employed model grows
2025 may have been a stronger year for property transactions, but it proved a challenging one for online and hybrid estate agents, with their share of exchanges falling to just 5.2%.
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Agencies & People
SHOCK: Purplebricks ‘at risk of going bust’ owner Strike reveals
Strike Director Robert Clarkson warns there is "significant doubt" over the future of the group, including Purplebricks, as the company announces big losses.
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Regulation & Law
Purplebricks backer fights huge FCA fine and ban
Neil Woodford, who was an early financier of Purplebricks' early growth, faces fines for him and his fund totalling £46 million.
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Regulation & Law
Connells and Purplebricks criticised during BBC TV investigation
Connells is yet again to be accused of conditional selling, while Purplebricks whistleblower will allege firm incentivised 'high valuation' approach to getting listings.
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