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The industry can learn many things from the last few months, writes Sara Bailey, including how buildings can help alleviate the problem of loneliness in our communities.

Sara has over 20 years' experience in the real estate sector and has established herself as a trusted adviser to a range of private providers, local authorities and central government developers, advising them on complex public and private projects.
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In Pictures: Luxury brokerage lists £40mn super-home at The Glebe
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Surprise result in £36mn Notting Hill moth mansion dispute
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INHOUS names new Head of London Sales & Searches
Former Marsh & Parsons and Black Brick agent steps up at David Johnson's agency.
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How traditional estate agency businesses can future-proof their operations
A serious talent gap threatens the sustainability of the industry, warns property recruitment specialist Barry Collins, and firms will need to align with the evolving expectations of the current workforce…
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