Market boom boosts agents’ earnings
While average commission rates have dipped slightly over the last year, the average take-home fee has risen by up to 9.5% in some parts of the country.
High street agents still claiming over 98% of the market above £1m
Hybrid & online agents boosted their share of new instructions significantly in Q3, reports TwentyCi, but are yet to make much of a dent in the prime market...
Winkworth profits hit by market upheaval
AIM-listed agency releases latest trading update and warns of 'huge potential loss' for people buying and selling homes if the market were to shut down as part of the lockdown.
Property Vision moves into the North West market
37-year-old buying agency hires Strutt & Parker high-flyer to head up new division covering Cheshire, Shropshire, Lancashire & Staffordshire; reports 'unprecedented' year of activity in the country market
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JLL opens new west London office
Firm responds to 'growing demand' for its services in & around Kew, Chiswick, Brentford & Acton.
In Pictures: Pawson-designed ‘masterpiece’ up for sale in Mayfair
Minimalist 1987 creation was designed by the acclaimed architect for the renowned art collector Doris Lockhart Saatchi.
Fast-growing luxury agency recruits two new lettings directors
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty continues expansion, bringing in PCL specialists Minnie Stainrod & Olivia McSweeney.
The Buying Solution names new chief
Will Watson takes the reins at the top-flight property buying agency.
London Square picks up prime Vauxhall development site
Resi developer continues its acquisition spree in central London.
City law firm names new Head of Residential Property
Super-prime specialist Parveen Abbas has stepped up to lead the 257-year-old practice's resi real estate division.
‘Iconic’ freehold block hits the market in Belgravia
'Exceptionally rare' proposition on Eaton Place is expected to attract global interest.
PCL estate agency launches interior design service for short-lets
'We’ve seen increasing demand from clients to help prepare their houses and flats before letting,' says Ed Woolgar of Russell Simpson.
Ranked: The world’s 50 wealthiest cities in 2024
London has lost 10% of its high net worth population over the last ten years, pushing the UK capital down to fifth place on a list of the world's most millionaire-heavy cities.
600 new towers set to transform London’s skyline amid ‘huge changes’ for tall buildings
But 'momentum has slowed considerably' for high-rise residential development projects, says NLA.
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