People
Estate agent named as a finalist in the Best Business Women Awards 2021
Kent-based Deborah Richards of Maddisons Residential has helped to raise the profile of the sector after being shortlisted.
News
Agency
Charity golf day for estate agents raises £15,000
Agents enjoyed an afternoon of golf followed by three course dinner, raffle and charity auction hosted by Jamie Cooke of Agents Giving Partners Iam Sold.
Agency
Comparison site launches introducer programme for estate agents
The new platform allows estate agents to earn additional revenue, with lucrative commission rates available.
Tech
Zoopla’s property sales progression platform teams up with SPF Private Clients
Yourkeys is part of Zoopla.
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group looks set to be put up for sale
The recent property boom has reportedly ‘triggered a potential round of corporate activity in the property industry’.
Agency
Jackson-Stops unveils ambitious multi-branch expansion plans
The estate agency plans to expand the group with the opening of 20 new branches by the end of 2023.
Agency
Jackson-Stops should appeal to agents seeking ‘to be masters of their own destiny’
Nick Leeming, chairman at Jackson-Stops, told EYE: “We are looking to expand in relevant new areas but also increase our presence in existing areas.”
Other News
Premier League football club announces partnership with estate agents
The partnership will see a number of activations throughout the season to benefit customers including special offers and the chance to win match tickets to Premier League games.
Tech
Boomin’s SmartVal marketing campaign launches today
SmartVal will be powered in part by ValPal, a product of Angels Media, publisher of Estate Agent Today and Letting Agent Today.
Agency
Spicerhaart: ‘These latest investments will keep us thriving’
The estate agency says that it is trying to stay ahead of the competition.
People
RICS moves a step closer to appointing new chair
There have been a number of recent changes at director level at RICS.
Events
Get ready for the next EA Masters event
The next EA Masters promises to be another event not to be missed.
Agency
ARPM silence continues as rumours swirl
A number of agents contacted EYE yesterday to express concerns about ARPM.
Agency
Countrywide hikes referral fees by 67%
A spokesperson for Connells Group, which owns Countrywide, told EYE that the sharp increase was “due to an increase in administration overheads”.
Acquisitions
Leaders Romans Group completes fifth acquisition of the year
The business is set to transition to become a new Romans branch over the next few weeks.
Law
Revealed: The slowest councils to complete property searches
Dave Sayce at Compare My Move: “Typically, the conveyancing process can take anywhere between eight to 12 weeks.”
Agency
Former Knight Frank and Countrywide man joins Fine & Country
Simon Leadbetter joins the brand, having also previously worked for Keller Williams UK.
Acquisitions
Estate agency plans to expand after undergoing management buyout
The East Midlands estate agency has ‘big plans’ for growth.
Lettings
The cost of renting hits a record high as demand grows
Demand for properties is outstripping supply in many areas, causing upward pressure on rental prices.