Three estate agency branches acquired by duo
The estate agency branches have been purchased from the previous owners who are now planning to retire
Marc da Silva
iamproperty increases partner network to over 6,000 estate agency branches
iamproperty has grown its partner agent network across the UK by 40% in the last 12 months
Winkworth reveals plans to open four branches this year
Winkworth reports that the first quarter of 2023 was in line with management expectations, with a greater weighting towards letting income
The Property Franchise Group on track to match full-year expectations
Recurring income streams, most notably letting, continue to stand the group in a strong position despite the wider market challenges
Spring agrees high-profile agency partnership
The home buying and part exchange service has announced a major new partnership
New ‘Home Report’ function added to OTM
OnTheMarket says it has responded to agent calls for Scottish Home Reports and closing dates functionality with its latest upgrades
Historic Scottish firm expands into England for the first time with acquisition
The agreed acquisition is the first step in a growth strategy that will see the firm continue to actively seek further opportunities in England
Well-known property auctioneers merge with combined auctions
Combining the lots of both auction houses will provide a more extensive list of investment opportunities across the regions
Zoopla to host quarterly market update for agents
The webinar will take place next week
UK housebuilding activity drops at the sharpest rate for three years
The UK’s housing market is showing signs of distress amid higher mortgage borrowing costs
Agents urged to consider using PropTech tools to automate key tasks
Digital expert says efficiency and effective communication are vital for agency success
Purplebricks slashes fees as online estate agency aims to be ‘a major disrupting force’ again
The industry disruptor's fixed fees are generally a lot cheaper than high-street estate agencies, as new CEO says Purplebricks is "back in the game with a new value offering"
Fast-expanding agency secures another acquisition
The well-known agency has completed a deal for the long-established company
New white label vendor app ‘can be fully branded to match each agent’
The new vendor app automates communications about viewings, offers and appointment confirmations
Average length of time to sell a home hits 10-year high
Affordability constraints ‘freezing some buyers out of the market’
Government unveils plan to boost supply of affordable housing in rural areas
The government will create a network of new “Rural Housing Enablers” to act as honest brokers between developers and communities
Rishi Sunak urged to scrap stamp duty for most homes by Tory MPs
The Conservative Growth Group of backbenchers wants the “unfair” tax to be scrapped for purchasers who intend to live in the property - but not for second homes
Carter Jonas appoints new chief executive
Richard Bruce, joining as an equity partner, takes up his new role in September 2023
Mortgage lenders continue to raise rates and pull deals
Borrowers are seeking longer mortgage terms in a bid to ease affordability pressures as rates tick up
Petition to make mortgage payments through salary petition attracts over 23,000 signatures
A petition calling for the change has received more than 23,000 signatures of support