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Zoopla branch numbers hit a three-year high as challenger portal launches
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Strutt & Parker refreshes brand as growth push gathers pace
140-year-old firm’s marketing overhaul aims to 'move the brand into a more premium space' amid ongoing hiring and broker push.
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Savills in LA tie-up with top-end brokerage
‘Our clients are more global than ever before and expect a seamless service across residential markets worldwide,’ says Savills’ global residential head Victoria Garrett.
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