Buying Agency News
Buying agency reports ‘a growing sense of caution amongst buyers and sellers alike’
Property market activity "has remained brisk" over the last month, says buying agency Garrington, although there's "a growing sense of caution amongst buyers and sellers alike, who have increasingly divided…
The Sunday Times: Why one in ten properties are sold in secret
"Frenzied demand from buyers and a shortage of properties for sale have led to a boom in off-market sales, where homes are sold without being listed on an estate agent’s website or a property portal," w…
Aldersley London recruits Marsh & Parsons’ Kensington sales chief
Edward Aldersley's PCL property firm has hired a senior figure from Marsh & Parsons for its new prime sales division.
The Buying Solution rebrands; seals £100mn London deal
"Opening doors is at the heart of what we do," says Jonathan Bramwell, head of Knight Frank's buying agency division, as a new look highlights the firms' off-market prowess.
Ranked: Britain’s best places to live in 2022
Prime property buying agency Garrington has rated and ranked nearly 1,400 towns, cities and villages across the UK - measuring a dozen criteria ranging from green credentials and architectural beauty to…
Talking Heads: What’s happening in the prime property market right now, according to top buying agents
Where is all the stock; what will happen to prices; and which areas are buyers flocking to right now? Seasoned buy-side pros have been giving their hot takes on the first few months of 2022, which is shaping…
Property Vision expands London team with two new hires
Top-flight buying agency bolsters London property search team with hires from interior design house Taylor Howes and Knight Frank.
PCL buying agency moves into sales, launching a high-end estate agency division
Aldersley London will provide "a holistic and bespoke service all under one roof", says founder Edward Aldersley, including property search and acquisition, development consultancy - and now property sales
Back in Town: ‘Buyers are saying that they found rural life lonely and quiet’
"London’s suburbs are now red hot," says buying agent Sara Ransom, as house-hunters look to return to city life.
Heaton adds ex-Savills & Knight Franker to buying agency team
Patrick Bishop has joined buying agency Heaton & Partners, having spent the last eight years with Knight Frank and Savills.
Jackson-Stops agent joins Sussex buying agency Property Acquisitions
Michelle Hendrie has moved from sales to acquisitions, joining Jennie Hancock Property Acquisitions after 15 years with Jackson-Stops in Midhurst, West Sussex.
Talking Heads: On Russia sanctions & the London property market
Two weeks on, we asked prime property insiders - including those who specialise in Russian clients - about what effect anti-war sanctions are really having on the London property market, and how their…