The difference between asking prices and selling prices for houses is greater in the Isle of Man than anywhere in the UK, according to a survey.

The Manx Independent has asked local estate agents whether they think that’s true.

Also this week:

We launch our new competition to find the Isle of Man’s Pothole of the Week.

The Manx charity logo that breaks the Geneva Convention.

The Department of Infrastructure has its say after Shoprite complained about lack of investment being a factor in the supermarket’s decision to shut its Chester Street store.

We also look at a number of regeneration issues affecting the island in a two-page special.

Advocates’ disciplinary hearings are held behind closed doors - but is that going to change? A select committee has heard evidence about it.

Bushy’s unveils its plans for its TT tent.

A page about the Abortion Reform Bill passing the third reading at the House of Keys.

Many of the island’s primary schools are being told to pull their socks up.

A teenager has been in court to be sentenced after killing a cyclist.

A fight in the street resulted in Nathan Thomas Kelly, of Glen Vine, being jailed this week.

Chairman of Ramsey Commissioners Andy Cowie has announced that the ’Spirit of Ramsey’ shield is being awarded to Rosemary Mazzone.

A Douglas couple have been handed a suspended sentence and community service between them after admitting benefit fraud worth £9,000.

In September, High Bailiff John Needham ruled that David Bellamy’s claim of ownership of a small piece of land in Lonan appeared ’completely unsupported’. Now the appeal court has upheld that decision, ruling that it was ’not unjust’.

Raven Electrical has been taken over by facilities management company Stewart Clague Services (SCS) for an undisclosed sum.

Cosmo Currey, head of recruitment at Boston Link, believes the recent changes to the island’s work permit system were essential for the continued health of the local economy. He tells us why.

More results from the Guild.

Plus your letters, the Isle of Man’s What’s On guide, your 20-page Island Life entertainment and leisure supplement, a look forward to the weekend’s sport and lots of community news.

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