Rogue letting agent offering fake ‘guaranteed rent’ scheme exposed on TV
The agency has changed its name.
Marc da Silva
Connells launches recruitment drive for 135 new apprentice estate agents
The company plans to go on another hiring spree, having created 135 new apprenticeship roles across the business’ sales and lettings teams.
Winkworth investors set for special dividend after ‘exceptionally strong performance’
Winkworth said it is confident that its results for the year as a whole will surpass market expectations.
Study estimates that agents spend £188.4m a year conducting viewings
Here are the calculations.
New figures ‘burst the myth that landlords are hiking rents’
Demand for privately rent homes continues to outstrip supply.
New data shows ‘signs of the city centre comeback’
Low stock is pushing up prices.
Welsh government to take action on building safety
Minister for climate change Julie James has called on the UK government to confirm when further consequential funding will come to Wales.
Savills estate agent who allegedly posted racist tweet has been arrested
Greater Manchester Police have arrested the Savills estate agent who allegedly posted a racist tweet about black England football stars following Sunday night's defeat to Italy.
Savills mocked on social media for ‘diversity’ claims
Company statement: “Savills is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.”
Savills estate agent linked to racist tweet claims account was hacked
Savills says the staff member who allegedly tweeted the racist comments at England footballers claims he did not post the message.
Online firm launches ‘Agency in A Box’ model
New offering has been described as a ‘quasi franchise operation’
KFH expands its Londonwide branch network with four new branches
Lee Watts, MD at KFH: “Given the highs and lows the London property market has experienced since March last year, we are delighted to be in a position to expand our network.”
Century 21 named as UK’s top estate agency franchise
In the past 12 months, Century 21 UK launched three new business models.
Estate agent wants to see greater diversity in ‘archaic’ property industry
There is “discrimination and prejudice that exists across the property industry”, it is claimed.
Comings and Goings
Hannah Delaney joins Chosen Home; Sprift appoints CFO; Principle recruits Jay Chauhan.
Lettings platform teclet announces payments integration with PayProp
Lettings PropTech platform teclet completes integration with PayProp.
Henshall & Partners looks to recruit new staff as it seeks to expand
The agency is planning on opening a residential sales and lettings department in the coming months.
Updated guidance for estate agents ahead of easing restrictions
The government will review the latest guidance in September.
Boris Johnson condemns ‘appalling’ racist abuse as agent is suspended
Angry reaction as police confirm that they are investigating racist tweets allegedly made by an employee of the estate agency.
Propertymark wants Savills to ‘take appropriate action’ over racist tweets
The organisation is keen to point out that the agent suspended by Savills for a racist tweet is not a Propertymark member.