Acquisitions
Well-known estate agency completes third acquisition in six months
Estate agency continues to grow exponentially as it announces takeover of yet another rival firm
News
Finance
Bank of England urged to cut interest rates as mortgage costs rise
A group of independent economists who shadow the Bank of England has called for interest rates to be cut substantially and immediately
Agency
Major estate agency opens new flagship office in busy shopping centre
The estate agency hopes that its new 3,000 sq ft showroom office will create a more 'enjoyable and efficient environment' for those working for the company
Agency
Increase in estate agency job openings
The nation’s estate agency recruitment hotspots unveiled
Finance
No spring bounce as buyers ‘wait for the first rate cut in four years’
New data reveals downwards pressure on house prices as mortgage rates edge higher
Acquisitions
London estate agency completes acquisition of rival company
The independent firm has added a well-established estate agency to its stable
Other News
Demand cools and supply rises – new RICS data
Feedback to the latest RICS survey demonstrates the sensitivity of the sales market to interest rates at the present time, given the continuing challenge around affordability
Agency
KFH expands its presence in London
Anthony Finn and Clement Edewor who have been with KFH for a combined total of 18 years have been appointed sales and lettings branch directors
Finance
PBSA investment volumes rebound to £750m in Q1
Investor appetite remains strong driven by sector's solid fundamentals
Acquisitions
EYE NEWSFLASH: Strutt & Parker set to be sold by BNP Paribas
Investor interest in Foxtons, Lomond Group and now Strutt & Parker after French bank begins sounding out buyers for the estate agency chain
Agency
Estate agents are ‘manipulating property sales’ by failing to pass on offers to sellers
Sellers are losing thousands of pounds because estate agents are manipulating the offer process, Trading Standards has warned
Acquisitions
Well-established estate agency completes acquisition of rival firm
The acquisition brings on board individuals with extensive experience in the industry
Agency
Long-standing franchisee expands with fifth office
The expansion follows the retirement of an independent estate agent
Agency
Sotheby International Realty launches specialist division for billionaire clients
It has been founded by upmarket estate agent Marcus O’ Brien, who once sold a mansion in Knightsbridge for £225m
Agency
Jostling for position: OnTheMarket continues to challenge Rightmove
It is not clear if all new advertisers are signed up to paid listings or if they have been offered a free trial
Compliance
Why the Digital Trust Framework matters for property professionals
The government is now testing the effectiveness of the trust framework via right-to-work, right-to-rent and DBS ID checking schemes
Events
Webinar: delve into the changing world of estate agency
Join Megan Eighteen, Ellie Rees, David Mintz, and Simon Gates for a live webinar, hosted by Simon Leadbetter, today at 10am
Agency
Watch now – official trailer for new UK estate agency TV show
Follow high-end agents as they navigate London's luxury property market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags - watch the trailer
Events
NRLA on tour – new dates announced
Letting agents and landlords can reserve a free place at this month’s event
Acquisitions
Fast-growing estate agency Lomond Group set to be sold
The estate agency group, backed by the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, is being put up for sale