Estate agents to feature in prime-time TV series
The new eight-part series will feature on Channel 4, with the first episode scheduled to air on 15 June
News Archive
Another agency acquisition, as agents quit industry
Th latest Agents MVMT podcast, ‘Pass the Syrup’, presented by Ben Madden, features Adam Day of eXp, Sammie Hart of Benjamin Stevens and Matt Lanninge of The Property Expert
Property industry reacts to latest house price data
Latest data suggests that vendors can no longer test the market at higher asking prices and align with those achieved a year ago
Rent controls ‘would be a disaster for tenants’
Housing Minister says rent freezes could have ‘unintended consequences’
BTL landlords bemoan negative press
There is no question landlords have needed to be thick-skinned given the anti-landlord rhetoric in the national news
SOS fobs agreement to provide safety for lone workers
The new protect solution enables agents to connect to a call centre 24/7 for support and assistance in any scenario
Rightmove defends 17% fee hikes as estate agent says ‘no option’ but to pay
Rightmove confirms it is discussions with agents where their memberships are due for renewal, as emails go out confirming sharp rise in listing fees citing the introduction of new tools and features
Three estate agency branches acquired by duo
The estate agency branches have been purchased from the previous owners who are now planning to retire
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
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