News
Estate agency celebrates silver anniversary in business with major rebrand
The agency originally focused on the lettings side of the business, but it has expanded over the years and now encompasses sales and block management.
Estate agency continues expansion with new office in North Yorkshire
The agency has opened its ninth office in ten years in North Yorkshire.
Purplebricks says it had no alternative but to dismiss underperforming agents
A Purplebricks spokesperson tells EYE that a number field agents were not meeting their ‘performance’ targets.
Foxtons to name Guy Gittins as new CEO, replacing Nic Budden
Foxtons has replaced the CEO amid growing pressure from activist investors.
Purplebricks named UK’s worst-performing agency for customer experience
The news regarding Purplebricks’ poor performance on the allAgent’s platform, based on the last 12 months, comes just a few days after the company posted a gloomy trading update.
LSL blames conveyancers for property purchase hold-ups
LSL’s estate agency division has criticised solicitors for taking too long to sign off property transactions.
Government decision to close Help to Buy five months early branded ‘disgraceful’
A major blow to thousands of first-time buyers as government reveals plans to close applications for the Help to Buy property subsidy scheme.
Richard Davies takes the reins at Chestertons after CEO steps down
Chestertons announced that its long-serving head of lettings would step up into the new leadership role following CEO Guy Gittins’ sudden departure.
UK housing market ‘is starting to soften’ – Zoopla
High levels of buyer demand mean that the market is still moving quickly, but the time to sell - the time taken between listing a property and agreeing a sale – is starting to rise.
Man jailed for murdering his landlords
Prosecutor Tom Little QC told the court, “what was found at the property can only be properly described as a bloodbath”.
Agents urged to have their say on property tax consultation
The lettings industry is being encouraged to respond to a call for evidence published by the Office of Tax Simplification, with a view to simplify and clarify property tax.
OnTheMarket subsidiary teclet integrates digital signatures
teclet, part of the OnTheMarket Group, announces integration with Signable.
EYE NEWSFLASH: Reports that Purplebricks has shed ‘dozens’ of staff – some with less than an hour’s notice
This week's news that Purplebricks is facing a downturn of instructions and revenue leads to allegations of many staff lay-offs
Independent estate agency completes double acquisition
The fast-growing estate agency is eyeing further acquisitions
Historic estate agency sold to fast-expanding firm
Expanding agency adds another 1,600 properties to its portfolio after sealing a major acquisition in a key Yorkshire and The Humber heartland.
How many agents have signed up to Boomin’s paid-for model?
How many of the 8,000 agents on board earlier this year are now paying to list properties on the Boomin platform?
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Connells Group announces senior promotions; Gemma Hemming joins Chosen Home from Fine & Country; UKAA appoints new CEO
Gazumping – and why it benefits no one, least of all agents
Perhaps estate agents should defend themselves when the press implies gazumping is their fault.
‘Best and final’ – do you provide buyers with appropriate guidance?
A ‘Best and Final Offers’ poll on LinkedIn yielded an interesting result.