Private housing is the most upbeat architecture sector
The latest RIBA sentiment survey tells of a mixed picture for the architecture industry.
Zoopla partners with FocalAgent to offer free virtual viewings
Property portal is rolling out a pilot scheme that promises free virtual viewings on all listings, with paid-for upgrade features.
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.
Carter Jonas names new chairman
Planning & development boss James Bainbridge will be taking over from Simon Pallett in the big chair next month.
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…
Savills Director to row the Atlantic in aid of mental health
Savills man Alex Soskin is aiming to break the transatlantic rowing record in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, while raising funds for Mind and the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation.