D&G signs up to challenger portal Boomin
London estate agency Douglas & Gordon has agreed to list on Michael Bruce's new property portal, despite a delay to the launch.
Connells signs ‘landmark’ five-year property portal deal
Connells, which is in the process of buying a majority stake in Countrywide Plc, has signed a "landmark" five-year agreement with Zoopla, setting itself up as the property portal's first "innovation partner".
Interview: Boomin founder Michael Bruce on his big plan to ‘reset the balance of power in the property industry’
The founder of Britain's most successful hybrid estate agency, Purplebricks, is about to launch his next big venture: taking on Rightmove and Zoopla with a new portal that's being billed as "the next generation…
Zoopla branch numbers hit a three-year high as challenger portal launches
Over 2,400 estate agency branches have joined Zoopla since Covid-19 lockdowns began last March, taking the total number of branch and new homes outlets listing on the portal to over 19,500 - the highest…
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Founded by ex-Knight Frank and Aston Chase agent Craig Draper, the high-end firm is backed by former Greene & Co MD David Pollock.
Knight Frank cuts UK house price forecasts again
The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.
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UK Sotheby’s shrugs off market slowdown as Q1 sales hit £598mn
Top-end brokerage reports 'strong' start to 2026 with £1bn of property under offer, £4.15bn of stock on the market and 3,500 new registered buyers over £2mn.
In Pictures: $400mn LA mansion becomes world’s most expensive open-market property listing
Agents describe the eight-acre estate as the 'Crown Jewel of Los Angeles'.
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In Pictures: 121-acre Victorian Surrey estate with cricketing pedigree asks £9.85mn
Designed by George Devey, the Grade II listed Sendholme comes with its own pitch and pavilion.
Boutique agency lines up another Beaufort Gardens double building at £19.5mn
Working with Knight Frank, Maskells picks up trophy instruction near Harrods after marshalling similar sale last year.
Nuhu-designed penthouse at Stirling’s Carlton Gardens scheme hits the market
Boutique agency lists 'showstopping' proposition just off the Mall for £13.9mn.
Chestertons & Aston Chase owner buys another London agency
Campions Group confirms second business acquisition in the capital this month.
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Mapped: How prices & rents have shifted across London’s top neighbourhoods so far this year
Latest data shows sales values falling across most PCL areas, with sharper drops in some of the most exclusive markets.
US buyers drive £16mn of deals at luxury Mayfair scheme
Penthouse at REDD’s 6 Charles Street changes hands amid a flurry of American-led activity.
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