Agency
Spicerhaart bats away criticism after being lambasted on social media
A spokesperson for Spicerhaart told EYE: “There are very few businesses of our size that don’t have some disgruntled staff members.”
News
Agency
Sharp rise in number of agents signing up to Zoopla
More than 2,400 branches have joined Zoopla since lockdown began in March last year.
Agency
‘There’s no stopping this sellers’ market now’ – agents react to new data
Surging activity could last for a few months.
Compliance
Rogue landlord ordered to pay £48,000
Offences included non-working fire detection unit, obstructed fire escape routes, trip hazards and lack of lighting on staircase and other escape routes.
Acquisitions
Nested raise £5m strategic investment ahead of national expansion
The investment follows on from their previous fundraise of £20m.
People
Comings and Goings
Blenkin & Co expands team; Ex-estate agent joins Worth Recruiting; Jeremy Duncombe becomes IMLA chairman
Lettings
Further growth in the number of prospective tenants looking for new homes
Regionally, The West Midlands had the highest number of new tenants registered per branch.
Tech
Boomin’s Michael Bruce tells agents: “We will not let you down”
The new property portal is set to launch on Good Friday.
Agency
OnTheMarket signs deal with major newspaper publishing group
OnTheMarket plc has confirmed today that it has signed a media partnership with the UK’s largest news publisher.
Tech
Sneak peek at Boomin’s new TV advertising campaign ahead of Friday’s launch
The first TV ad will air on Channel 4 in a prime-time Friday night slot at 9pm during Gogglebox and will run the following night on ITV during Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
Agency
Estate agents are among the least-trusted professionals
Just 1% of people who took part in a survey think that agents are trustworthy as a profession.
Law
Evictions specialist Paul Shamplina warns of “court avalanche” when evictions ban ends
According to Paul Shamplina, with the exception of last year, the number of evictions has been steadily falling, since its peak in 2015, by an average of 8% a year.
People
Comings and Goings
Chestertons appoints new head of sales; Ex-Countrywide director joins Sowerbys; Carter Jonas elects five to equity partner.
Lettings
MPs call for urgent action on rent arrears
A ban on evictions imposed at the start of the pandemic just over a year ago is due to be lifted in May.
Agency
Estate agent website visitor volumes hit all-time record highs
Activity on agent own-branded websites continues to surge.
Agency
Yopa appoints M.i. Media and Happy Hour
Yopa has appointed M.i. Media as its performance advertising agency partner, whilst Happy Hour won the creative agency pitch.
Training
Propertymark Inspire helps agents ‘gain greater control over the business’
Propertymark Inspire is aimed at existing members.
Compliance
Party leader proposes ‘a clear and fair long-term plan to resolve the cladding crisis’
Leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, brands the government’s handling of the cladding crisis as “woeful”.
Agency
Davidson Estates expands with a new office in Birmingham
Davidson Estates has boosted its city centre presence.
People
High-profile departures from Purplebricks
CEO Vic Darvey announced Verona Frankish’s departure with immediate effect on Sunday night, while Christian Howes left the company yesterday.