EYE NEWSFLASH: Leaders Romans Group acquires 15-branch Portico
The move will see LRG welcome 154 Portico employees to its group, all of whom boast expert knowledge of their local areas across London.
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One of the UK’s oldest estate agents expands into two new areas
Chairman Michael Nettleton: “We have seen excellent opportunity for growth as a business with a strong focus on refining our model.”
Hybrid estate agency says it is ‘unashamedly gunning for the top spot’
Alice Bullard, formerly of John D Wood: “Hybrid estate agency has evolved - and Nested are the innovators.”
RICS issues public apology to dismissed non-executive directors
The governing council at RICS has responded to the independent review by Alison Levitt QC.
Ocean agrees two-year portal and software contract with Zoopla
The two-year agreement will see 11 more branches list on the portal, while more than 80 sales employees will also use Zoopla’s hero software brand Alto.
Another wrap for EA Masters virtual event 4
Event 4 of the 2021 EA Masters programme was held virtually yesterday with a focus on deal progression, additional revenue and property management. Catch it all on demand if you missed it.
UK house price growth slows but supply-demand imbalance widens
Nicky Stevenson, managing director at Fine & Country: “Record low interest rates, an imbalance in supply and demand, and government incentives should ensure the market remains buoyant.”
Key date unveiled for vendors wanting to sell by Christmas
Data from estate agent comparison tool estateagent4me offers insight into the time it takes to sell a residential property.
Homebuyers in England saved more than £3bn in stamp duty
Fresh analyses looked at every property purchase to have completed across England since 8 July 2020 when the stamp duty holiday was first introduced.
Fifteen millionth floor plan produced by Metropix
Steve Sanashee of Landmark Estate Agency Services: “To have reached this significant milestone of 15 million floor plans being drawn on Metropix is nothing short of remarkable.”
Hunters expands under revised franchise model
Glynis Frew, managing director of Hunters: “This franchise model is designed to offer agents full flexibility in running their own business, with Personal Agents getting the best of both worlds.”
New senior appointments for Savills
The new senior recruits come from well-established agencies, having between them worked at Foxtons, Chestertons, Felicity J Lord, Haart, Townends, as well as Douglas & Gordon.
Foxtons Private Office launch
John Ennis, Foxtons’ managing director – New Homes and Central London: ‘’Foxtons Private Office is the first concierge service to help high value home movers find exactly what they need.”
It’s time to review ‘outdated levels at which people start paying stamp duty’
A stamp duty overhaul is needed now, says leading property industry figure.
Foxtons to review pay policies following shareholder backlash
Investors expressed their displeasure at the company at its annual shareholder meeting.
Legal & General launches new buy-to-let model
Clare Beardmore, head of broker relationships and propositions: “Buy-to-let cases can often times be even trickier to place that residential business.”
TPFG to present at the UK Investor Summit
TPFG's chief executive officer, Gareth Samples, and chief financial officer, David Raggett, will deliver a presentation on Saturday.
Safeagent calls for greater support for struggling tenants
Isobel Thomson, safeagent chief executive: “Those who are just about managing need to know there is a more effective system of support should they need to access it.”
Self-employed estate agency network expands with 12 more partners
The company is still on the hunt for more agents to join their 'partner' programme across the UK.
Hybrid estate agency puts itself up for sale
In its most recent available accounts at Companies House, for the year ending December 31 2020, the company had total net assets worth £2.23m.