Insurers braced for raft of subsidence claims as Britain swelters
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Subsidence claims quadruple to highest level in more than a decade
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'Disputes over dual fees have become an increasing cause for concern', says The Property Ombudsman, and the problem is 'reflecting poorly on the industry as a whole'
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Senior quartet leave Connells Group
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Herman Melville’s historic London home goes hunting for a buyer
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