Business & People
Jackson-Stops expands with two new launches
National estate agency Jackson-Stops has created a Suffolk Land & New Homes department, and added a Woking branch to the Surrey network.
Confident Carter Jonas eyeing new opportunities
National agency saw operating revenue fall by 5% and profits down by 6% in H1, but has started the second half ‘effectively debt free’ and on the lookout for 'the many opportunities that will present…
UBS upgrades Purplebricks on back of market rebound
Hybrid agency goes onto Swiss bank's 'buy' list...
Moving with the times: Why the lettings industry needs to adapt & evolve
Letting agencies will have to take significant steps to grow and advance in the new era, writes Giles Barrett - starting by putting tenants first, and ditching the uniform...
No.1 US agent joins Century 21
Superstar Rhode Island realtor Kyle Seyboth was courted by most big-name brands and franchises.
Estate agency job vacancies plummet by two-thirds
Only 4,000 jobs were available in the sector during the second quarter, down from 14,000 in Q1, as firms tightened their belts
Location, Location, Location star fired up over incinerator plans
Celebrity property expert Phil Spencer joins local celebs fighting proposals to erect two 80-foot chimneys in the Hampshire countryside.
New AI-powered air filtration system promises to ‘remove 100% of Covid-19 virus within 45 minutes’
Several super-prime resi developments in London are already in talks about installing the new OKTOair system.
Capco sees Lillie Square valuation slide by 5%
Boss Ian Hawksworth remains 'confident in the long-term prospects for prime central London, in particular the West End'
Keller Williams’ global deal tally dropped by over 15% in Q2, but tech drive helps agents ‘maintain momentum’
“We responded to the demanding market challenges brought on by Covid by pivoting fast to empower our agents’ business to thrive in this unforeseen market," declares KW President Josh Team.
Allford elected RIBA President
AHMM director Simon Allford will take over the highest elected position in UK architecture from Alan Jones next year.
Capco takes a 26% stake in Shaftesbury
Covent Garden owner Capco has agreed to buy a 26.3% stake in West End landowner Shaftesbury Plc, for £435.9m.