Online estate agents’ market share drops overall – but rises in the £1m+ market
A "considerable underperformance" by online and hybrid agencies through last year's booming property market “will clearly raise significant interest in the viability of the business model that has failed to gain traction with 93% of sellers last year," says research and data firm TwentyCi.
Specialist SW London estate agency pivots to ‘supercharge off-market selling’ as a platform
Invisible Homes was set up as an "off-market" estate agency in Fulham in 2018;
Anti-viral Marketing: How property agents are keeping the market moving safely in lockdown
"This is a golden opportunity for our industry to gain the trust of the public,” says one top industry pundit, as estate agents and buying agents share how they have adapted to doing business by the…
Airbnb is taking a larger share of the long-term rental market
"Living and working remotely will transcend the pandemic," declares Airbnb as it ramps up its share of the long-term rental market.
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Cluttons boosts Chelsea team as London resi drive continues
Heritage property agency brings in experienced operators from Berkshire Hathaway & Savills to run its high-profile base in SW3.
Luxury brokerage brings in Savills duo to boost SW London coverage
UK Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced a 'strategic expansion' into the region, targeting key markets including Fulham, Clapham, Wandsworth, Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon & Richmond.
DDRE Global adds more advisors; reports £145mn Q1 deal run
Five-year-old brokerage, now 50-strong, tucked away some big off-market transactions during the first quarter.
Ex-Foxtons trio joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in London
Stella Krizanec, Camilla Goodfellow & Sami Ounzar have all made the move to Martin Bikhit's top-end estate agency.
Native Land launches sales at landmark South Bank scheme
New Pictures: The 50-storey, 249-unit Opus will become Prime Central London's tallest residential tower, and neighbour a forthcoming five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel.
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Green light for two more Gehry-designed buildings at Battersea Power Station
New residential buildings will complete Electric Boulevard, and create 306 new homes including specialist 'senior living' apartments.
Chestertons Global moves on Iraq with Baghdad office
Luxury property agency continues to target 'emerging & frontier markets' as it ramps up its international network.
In Pictures: Luxury BTR tower with sky-high pool completes Shard ‘trilogy’
Long-running Renzo Piano-designed project, Shard Place, delivers 176 high-end rental apartments next to Western Europe’s tallest building & News UK’s HQ.
‘Exceptionally rare’ St. George’s Hill building plot seeks £1.5mn
The one-acre site with derelict house 'offers exceptional market value,' says Savills.
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