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New money laundering guidance for estate agents
HMRC has published a new set of risk indicators, with advice for property professionals on how to spot and tackle money laundering.
How a new breed of self-employed & independent estate agents are trying to improve the industry’s tarnished image
The evolving estate agency landscape has created a larger platform for self-employed and independent operators who are empowered to be themselves, writes Giles Barrett...
Hybrid estate agency doubles headcount in the UK
eXp is gaining "serious traction", claims UK boss Adam Day, with nearly 100 local agents on the books.
Mayfair’s Montague makes a move on the US market
Thomas Balashev's boutique property firm has bagged its first US instruction, eyeing a further roll-out in America.
Marsh & Parsons to expand in west London
160-year-old agency will be adding an office in Acton to its network early next year.
OnTheMarket revenues jump, but agency numbers stall
Property portal's group revenue increased by 28% from 2019 to 2020 - but the number of estate agency branches listing on the platform dipped by 2%.
Beauchamp moves into Portugal, partnering with Lisbon agency
Gary Hersham's super-prime estate agency has made its fourth major international expansion move this year, rolling into the Portuguese market with Tamea International.
John D Wood sets up a new country division
145-year-old agency responds to pandemic-driven surge in demand for properties beyond the capital...
Housebuilder Galliard is ‘exploring a sale of the company’
It's being reported that Stephen Conway is angling to sell part or all of the housebuilding firm he co-founded in 1992, with a company valuation that could tickle £1bn.
Keller Williams chief steps down
Gary Keller takes on exec chairman role at new holding company, as US-based mega-agency restructures.
Former Knight Franker Hobbs launches land & development consultancy
Jason Hobbs' new venture, Halifield Land, will offer land and development advice to landowners and developers in the South East.
BNP Paribas & Fifth Wall team up for European proptech VC fund
Strutt & Parker's owner has teamed up with American investment giant Fifth Wall to back early-stage PropTech start-ups in the UK and Europe