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Estate Agencies Shift to Contractors Amid Rising Costs

6/10/2025

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Estate agencies are embracing contractor agreements over traditional employment contracts to combat soaring costs like National Insurance and pensions, according to Sally Asling of ProFind Property Recruitment. This shift not only provides flexibility and appeals to seasoned professionals but also brings potential IR35 tax challenges, necessitating meticulous contract oversight.

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Estate agencies are embracing contractor agreements over traditional employment contracts to combat soaring costs like National Insurance and pensions, according to Sally Asling of ProFind Property Recruitment. This shift not only provides flexibility and appeals to seasoned professionals but also brings potential IR35 tax challenges, necessitating meticulous contract oversight.