Online agents ‘have been in steady decline’ for a while
Britain's leading hybrid estate agency Purplebricks peaked in 2018 and is now losing market share, according to some new analysis.
Housing Secretary turns to Zoopla to address estate agents about lifting the lockdown
Robert Jenrick has penned a blog post for Zoopla to "share his vision for restarting the housing market" with the industry.
By PrimeResi
Estate agents are shifting their digital spend away from portals
Estate agents' digital spend has rocketed by 495% in a year, says a leading industry supplier, as more agencies are "starting to transfer their spend from portals and their high street offices to growing…
By PrimeResi
The Times: Selling their great idea was never going to be the right move for estate agents
Peter Hosking, Financial Editor of The Times, has delivered a withering appraisal of how estate agents have handled the growth of property portals
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Marquee residence in the world's tallest building is being sold as a shell, but agents think it could one day be worth up to £90mn.
Boutique property firm launches in Hampstead Village; aims to ‘redefine the traditional agency model’
Adam Nachman's ADN Residential promises to be 'a one-stop-shop for property owners and developers across all areas of London.'
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Boutique luxury apartment scheme hits the market in Knightsbridge
Three-home development on Cheval Place was delivered by top-end firm Finchatton in 2015.
Ghelamco kicks off construction at £140mn Battersea Waterfront scheme
The former candle factory site is the last project masterplanned by the late star-architect Michael Squire.
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Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank
Jennie Elliott will be leading the agency's team of property managers focusing on high-end lettings across PCL.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
Starz Real Estate's senior facility allows Ziser London to 'optimise its borrowing strategy'.
By PrimeResi
Buyer demand sinks in PCL as non-dom uncertainty persists
'The wrong end of the telescope is being looked down in relation to foreign investors,' warns Knight Frank's Tom Bill.
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Prime Purchase recruits Knight Frank’s Pritchard-Gordon
Buying agency signs up seasoned specialist to cover the eastern counties.
In Pictures: Historic Hampstead mansion seeks a buyer at £18mn
Cloth House is thought to be the second-oldest house in Hampstead.
By PrimeResi
Guy Meacock: Buyer beware as climate change increases flood risk & other perils
Most of the housing stock in this country is woefully unprepared for the changes to come, warns top buying agent.
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