Buying Agency News
The Buying Solution appoints Savills’ James-Wright as Partner
Theo James-Wright has moved from the Savills country house department in London to Knight Frank's independent buying agency division.
Haringtons recruits former Savills Director as London buying agent
After nine years with Savills, Toby Downes moved to Redbook in 2021. He's now joined independent buying agency Haringtons as a London specialist.
Harding Green signs another franchise in central London
Benjamin Scrace previously worked at Nest Seekers and at Barclays Investment Bank.
Media headlines ‘are not aligned’ with PCL property market reality, says buying agent
'Buyers are feeling overwhelmed by news reports and headlines, which are often not fully reflective of the experience many of them are having on the ground,' says Jo Eccles of Eccord.
Luxury property veteran launches Caribbean buying agency
Andrew Robson, who led sales and marketing at the exclusive Jumby Bay resort, has launched a UK-based buying agency focused on sourcing luxury homes in the Caribbean for international buyers.
‘The market is splintering,’ warns buying agency as buyers show ‘a heightened sense of caution’
"The UK property market has mirrored recent weather trends seen over the last month," says Garrington's research presenter, Olivia Wayne, in the buying agency's August property market snapshot - "with…
‘Embrace the fear’: One year in the buying agency business, it’s been quite the journey
Emma Fildes of Brick Weaver reveals what it’s really like to start your own buying agency…
Battle of the Buying Agents: Jonathan Harington on why the profession needs more regulation
Veteran buying agent Jonathan Harington calls for more regulation of the profession, after witnessing a rival's client act on "terrible advice" in order to win a 13-way bidding war.
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,"…
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.