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Rightmove hit by £1.5bn lawsuit over ‘unfair’ fees

1 April 26

The estate agents claim Rightmove has used its online dominance to "financially squeeze subscribers by consistently and materially raising prices without proper justification".

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Q&A: Five minutes with Simon Zargar, director in Turley’s Midlands team

31 March 26

The director in Turley’s Midlands team on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite TV show and podcast, what he’d do if he won the lottery and his once-in-a-lifetime trip to Easter Island.

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Stay put and refurb or move on?

31 March 26

As office ESG strategies gain ground, the decision either to renegotiate leases or to relocate is not clear cut.

Pros and condos: commonhold lessons from Europe

30 March 26

A draft bill is set to change the default on new flat schemes from leasehold to commonhold, a system that is widely used in other countries.

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Ruth Clare and Jill Carey of Freeths on why rental law has mixed-use issues

25 March 26

Renters’ Rights Act will have unintended consequences for landlords and tenants of mixed-use properties.

Q&A: Five minutes with Louisa Holmes, asset director, Meadowhall, at British Land

25 March 26

The asset director, Meadowhall, at British Land on how she got started in the property industry, her favourite film and album, the superpower she wishes she had and her number-one travel destination.

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Are new rules on land agreements just more red tape?

25 March 26

Legislation requiring agreements controlling future land use to be lodged with Land Registry are intended to boost transparency and help SME builders, but experts question if they are needed.

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Ex boss brings whistleblowing legal action against Battersea Power Station

19 March 26

Don O'Sullivan claims he was dismissed on "trumped-up" charges of gross misconduct after raising concerns about serious financial misreporting.

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Affordability is new study focus in the PBSA market

18 March 26

The purpose-built student accommodation sector is seeking ways to make affordable schemes for those struggling to pay fees stack up, while providing a good-quality student experience.