Agency
Estate agents recognised at virtual awards event
The Relocation Agent Network Awards winners revealed for 2020.
News
Agency
New enquiries up 36% year-on-year
People seem to be swapping Christmas shopping for visiting estate agents online.
Finance
Airbnb set to float this week with a valuation of £31bn
Airbnb has increased the price of its shares before its initial public offering on Thursday.
Lettings
UK rents continue to grow
When London is excluded, the average rent in the UK is now £828 a month, showing an increase of 5.6% on last year.
Agency
New sentiment survey aimed at agents
mydeposits and Ome have launched a new quarterly survey.
Acquisitions
Connells makes increased cash offer for Countrywide
Following discussions with Countrywide's major shareholders, Connells has increased its proposed offer price by 30%.
Finance
Revealing the bigger picture in estate agency finances
All eyes will be on the results posted by Leaders Romans, Connells, KFH, Chestertons and Yopa.
Acquisitions
Alchemy secures shareholder support for Countywide deal
Under Alchemy's proposal Countrywide would keep a standard listing on the stock market.
Training
Julian O’Dell launches Marvellous Training for agents
Well-known property industry figure Julian O'Dell recently teamed up with Kerfuffle.
Agency
Agents return to Zoopla as branch numbers hit a three-year high
More than 1,000 branches have joined Zoopla since lockdown began.
People
Comings and Goings
Jonathan Mortimer rejoins Mortimers; Tim Noble joins Brickflow; Miller Homes appoints MD
Agency
Dezrez agrees integration partnership with soon-to-launch portal
Dezrez unveils new benefits for agents signed up to its platform.
Finance
EYE on: Mortgages and Finance
Mortgage news summary – from new products to the latest rates.
Other News
Second lockdown had ‘very little negative impact on activity levels’
Housing market activity remains buoyant.
Politics
Housing minister announces winners of Home of 2030 competition
All homes built under the Future Homes Standard will be ‘zero carbon ready’.
Acquisitions
Hunters confirm takeover talks with TPFG
Hunters has received a preliminary approach from The Property Franchise Group, which has until 1 January to confirm its offer formally.
Acquisitions
Will Connells come back fighting for Countrywide?
It was no surprise that Countrywide rejected Connells’ rather derisory bid of £82m.
Acquisitions
The Property Franchise Group begins move to acquire Hunters
Hunters, chaired by Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake, is in takeover talks with The Property Franchise Group.