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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Luxury brokerage recruits another raft of top agents to drive SW London expansion
Fast-growing agency United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty confirms quartet of 'stellar' hires, including some big names from Knight Frank.
After the goldrush: Mayfair’s luxury new-build supply dwindles as development boom fizzles out
Planning restrictions & rising construction costs have driven a major shift in London's most exclusive neighbourhood.
Green light for new Valouran & Marcus Cooper Group project in Knightsbridge
Luxury developers' revamp of a grand townhouse & mews promises to 'set a new benchmark' for the prestigious PCL neighbourhood.
Super-prime PCL agency reports ‘solid’ start to 2025, as international buyers drive £300mn deal run
'Price, presentation & protraction' are the key issues facing the capital's high-end resi market right now, says Beauchamp Estates; speculates Trump's new global order could boost demand.
Investor picks up six-unit portfolio in Kensington
Agency says bulk deal demonstrates 'continued attractiveness' of prime London property to BtL investors, despite impending policy changes.
Ranked: The 20 most expensive streets in Britain right now
New analysis reveals which are the priciest addresses in 2025, based on current listings.
Self-employed broker agency buys rival
With backing from well-known property industry players, TAUK wants to 'consolidate the UK’s self employed agency space'.
Agency seals over £100mn of deals in Little Venice
Boutique firm reports run of high-end sales in the picturesque West London enclave, where - unlike in many parts of the capital - demand is outstripping supply.
Savills promotes 266
Property Plc names 71 new Directors.
Senior hire for Savills Shoreditch
Agency boosts resi line-up in east London with new associate director.
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