Bridget OConnell
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Purplebricks loses two bosses as US market proves a hard sell
Online estate agent announces departure of both UK and US heads after second downgrade
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Property millionaires on the slide
Decline in values seen most in the London and the South East
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Number of first-time buyers hits 12-year high
Mortgage lending data show the impact of Help to Buy and the Bank of Mum and Dad
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British towns must develop brands to save their high streets, MPs warn
MPs committee report suggests online sales tax and more help for local authorities
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MORNING NEWS: Decisions, dividends and competition
Round-up of today’s top property stories with quick links to the nationals
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Retailers warn of no-deal price rises
Retail bodies including BRC issue joint call to end Brexit deal deadlock
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Medicines agency loses bid to walk out of 25-year London lease
European Medicines Agency loses court case to Canary Wharf Group
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Laura Ashley lays bare decline in sales
Results come amid preparations to close a quarter of retailer’s high street stores
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Business rates need reform to save high street, MPs say
Measures needed to prevent shopping areas becoming ‘ghost towns’
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Intu hit by £1.4bn plunge in property values
Setback comes after two failed offers and a steep share price drop
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Bonuses at scandal-hit GRG were linked to Treasury targets
More than 50 executives has bonuses linked to Asset Protection Agency targets
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Sainsbury’s deal nears collapse
Competition watchdog raises serious doubts over merger with Asda