Countrywide rejects Connells’ £82m takeover bid
Massive estate agency group takeover "unanimously rejected" by Countrywide, as another private equity deal is proposed.
Connells confirms £82m Countrywide takeover bid
"Countrywide needs new ownership, not yet another speculative scheme that is based on hope rather than experience," says Connells boss David Lindsey, as his firm completes due diligence and confirms its…
Connells’ takeover of Countrywide confirmed
Countrywide Plc's major shareholders are supporting an improved £134.4m offer by Connells Group to acquire a majority stake in the estate agency behemoth.
Connells bids to buy Countrywide
Countrywide Plc has received "an indicative approach" from Connells Ltd to acquire "the entire issued and to be issued share capital" of the property services giant.
Most read
Knight Frank begins redundancy consultation process
Agency says fewer than 3% of its UK workforce could be affected.
Knight Frank recruits Savills sales chief Kelly to lead London resi teams
Liza-Jane Kelly will join in September to run offices across the capital and grow the agency's new affiliate broker model.
London Square buys 800-home Earl’s Court scheme
Aldar-owned developer completes another significant resi acquisition in SW London.
Burnham’s rise revives the big property tax question
The former Manchester Mayor and Prime Ministerial hopeful has been a long-standing advocate of a Land Value Tax to replace Stamp Duty.
Property Industry Reactions: Starmer resigns, opening the door for a Burnham premiership
UPDATED: It's a 'double whammy,' says Becky Fatemi - 'uncertainty over future policy, followed by concern about the policies themselves.
Part-complete luxury resi project near Buckingham Palace offered for £35mn
Rare PCL development play 'ready for immediate start on site'.
Strutt & Parker recruits Knight Frank’s Glanville to lead prime cities push
BNP Paribas-backed agency steps up expansion across key regional markets.
‘Change’: Charles Curran on what a Burnham premiership could mean for London’s prime property market
'We see Mr Burnham as a negative for the Prime Central London property market for second home owners, foreign owners and landlords,' writes estate agency boss.
‘Bold buyers snap up deals’: Super-prime agent calls for ‘the end of caution’ in PCL
'Decisive buyers are dominating,' says Peter Wetherell, following a five-day five-deal run worth nearly £25mn.
In Pictures: John D Wood & Co.’s Summer Party 2026
Venerable estate agency held its annual bash in Belgravia last week.
LATEST ARTICLES
LonRes Awards 2026: The Winners
'Deals - and outstanding deals at that - are still being done,' says LonRes' Anthony Payne, as firms including Savills, Chestertons, DDRE Global, UK Sotheby's and Black Brick are recognised for standout…
The High Life: How London’s resi towers are evolving into vertical communities
With land scarce & buyer expectations shifting, tall buildings are increasingly being designed around wellness, amenity & community rather than views alone, explains Berkeley's James Boyce
Dubai property developer named as prospective buyer of ‘£190mn’ London mansion
The FT cites 'people familiar with the matter' to identify the prospective new owner of The Holme in Regent's Park.
Notting Hill & Bayswater specialist joins Harding Green
Brokerage recruits well-known former Marsh & Parsons director.
Trevor Abrahmsohn: My radical solution to ending bad buyer behaviour
Any ‘instant contract’ system will still be riddled with legal exits large enough to drive a removal lorry through - there is a much better solution available, says veteran agent.