Company Tag: Foxtons

Buyer numbers have recovered after dropping off by up to 50% in the wake of the mini-Budget last year, says Guy Gittins.

New CEO Guy Gittins says he can see the agency generating £25mn to £30mn of operating profit in the medium-term.

Plc confirms £7.4mn acquisition of Atkinson McLeod as part of ongoing lettings drive.

'Renters may need to change tactics in the coming year, setting aside more time for their property search and preparing to move fast when they see something they like,' says Foxtons.

New CEO Guy Gittins is preparing to reveal 'a refreshed operational strategy to rebuild Foxtons' estate agency DNA and return the business to its position as London's go to estate agency.'

Demand for rental homes in London 'remains high and I do not see a great glut of stock on the horizon,' says Sarah Tonkinson of Foxtons.

'We became embarrassed by what we do. We have to be proud to be estate agents', says CEO Guy Gittins, as the high-profile firm eyes further acquisitions in the capital.

Average rental prices in the capital fell by 3% last month, says Foxtons, in line with a normal seasonal slowdown.

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Foxtons is reporting an 'unusually busy' end to the year for the capital's rental market.

'I am excited about leading this reset and determined we can get Foxtons back on the front foot,' says new CEO Guy Gittins.

Foxtons has listed 38% fewer rental properties so far this year compared to last, while tenant demand is running high.