Estate agencies up recruitment activity
'Many estate agents are now looking to push forward with their plans to hire in order to help them facilitate an uplift in business,' suggests eXp boss after noting an increase in property job listings.
Number of UK estate agencies jumped 10.6% last year
Research suggests there are now 24,500 estate agency businesses operating in the UK, up from 22,145 in 2021.
The big problem facing London’s top estate agencies
After twenty years with some of the biggest firms in the PCL market, this senior agency insider - who has asked to remain anonymous - is sensing a 'huge change' in the air, with potentially serious consequences…
Gender discrimination is still rife in the property industry
Unchained's 'Voice of the Agent' survey reveals continued inequality within the property industry alongside some more positive notes on professional development, proptech and market prospects.
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Upper-market brokerage continues to scale its national agent network.
OB Private scales up with senior hires & new brokerage arm
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Agency strengthens Cobham and Guildford teams as regulation reshapes the rental landscape.
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House Collective adds Hamptons veteran as London expansion gathers pace
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Call for urgent demand-side stimulus as worst-case risks emerge for London’s new-build pipeline
Industry analysis flags risk of sharp slowdown and potential developer exit as existing projects near completion.
In Pictures: Rare Connaught Square townhouse hits the market at £6.5mn
Agency debuts Grade II listed residence on high-profile W2 garden square.
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