Complaints about estate agents have risen by 16%
Increases in complaints and fines are down to more awareness rather than falling standards, says The Property Ombudsman, as the organisation warns that its fees may have to rise to keep pace with all the extra work
Estate agents’ average commission fee rises to 1.5%
Agents in Kensington & Chelsea tend to charge a higher percentage than anywhere else in the country (2.32%) and earn the highest commission amount per sale (£32,430).
Propertymark publishes Coronavirus guidance for estate agents
The NAEA and ARLA have issued a 27-point checklist to help sales and letting agents limit the transmission of the Covid-19 virus while continuing to run a business.
Estate agents’ business confidence slips; one in five firms sees trouble ahead
Outlook for the economy now the top concern for agents, says Zoopla, replacing a lack of stock for sale
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SevenCapital gears up for £1bn London expansion
Birmingham real estate investor-developer announces brace of key hires & plans trio of major projects in the UK capital, delivering over 1,000 new homes.
Knight Frank names three new lettings managers
Agency bolsters operations in key markets across South West, North, City & East London.
Leading property PR agencies to merge
Chanel Bailey's Elevate & Adam Foster's Ellwood have joined forces to create 'a dynamic & expanded powerhouse in the industry.'
Knightsbridge apartment scheme pitched as London’s ‘ultimate multi-generational home’
In Pictures: Mdesign's ultra-prime boutique project on Pont Street is being marketed at £54mn.
Luxury sector veteran moves back into super-prime property
Having set up a boutique estate agency in Mayfair in the 1970s, Anthony Lassman 'has come full circle' as his Nota Bene Global business adds a property acquisition service for HNWIs.
Ten Charts: Inside Foxtons’ big turnaround plan
Latest annual report reveals how the high-profile agency is approaching risk & opportunity, creating a 'more respectful and inclusive environment' - and deploying 'growth mode'.
Former PCL agency boss joins self-employed property brokerage
Ben Hopkinson has made the move to Moveli after 17 years at boutique firm Moretons, where he led offices in Westminster & Knightsbridge.
Alex Michelin: How super-prime developments are shaping residential trends
The Valouran CEO talks us through how innovations once reserved for the world’s most luxurious homes are now filtering into the mainstream housing market - and redefining modern living.
‘Footloose’ companies & HNWIs shift to new wealth hubs
Ranked: Savills' new Dynamic Wealth Indices identify which international cities are doing best at attracting & developing wealth & investment.
‘Landmark’ Isle of Skye estate seeks £6.75mn
Clan Donald's land on the Sleat Peninsula is 'one of the largest & most ecologically significant estates in the Inner Hebrides,' says Strutt & Parker.
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Buyer demand dips in prime London
Richmond was the most 'in demand' area of the prime London property market in Q1, reports Benham and Reeves.