Estate Agency News
‘It’s not ok to be average’: Guy Gittins on a year in charge of Foxtons
A year after taking the top job at Foxtons, CEO Guy Gittins reflects on some big changes for the business - and celebrates the firm reclaiming its position as 'London’s #1 estate agency brand'.
British estate agents earn less than brokers in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the US and UAE, suggests new research
American property brokers pocket nearly five times as much from a typical deal as a British estate agent, says iad, while brokers in the UAE earn more than six times a UK agent's fee.
Dexters gains Asia footprint with LiFE Residential acquisition
Rapidly-expanding London estate agency group makes another big business acquisition.
Lester plans ‘to change the face of UK estate agency’ with Haus relaunch
Property entrepreneur and former Apprentice finalist is launching a new broker-led estate agency with a 'revolutionary' investment model.
Savills rolls out national ad campaign to ‘speak directly to downsizers’
The multimedia marketing campaign "will speak directly to downsizers who represent over a quarter of our sellers, many motivated to sell to help younger generations, and upsizers who make up over half…
Winkworth reports ‘a slower sales market but ongoing strength in lettings’ as profits slide
Estate agency's pre-tax profits have slumped by 24% compared to last year, while total revenues are down 5%.
John D Wood opens in Winchester
JDW veteran Kevin Allen and new recruit Emily Reeve are leading the new outpost in Hampshire.
Winkworth expands in north London
Neil Sloam is opening his third Winkworth office, in West Hampstead.
DM Hall ‘subsumes’ specialist rural Baird Lumsden brand
"The Baird Lumsden designation will disappear," confirms DM Hall boss John McHugh, with all services continuing to operate under the DM Hall banner.
Knight Frank’s US Private Office marks $250mn deal milestone
UHNW advisory 'hub' was set up by Hugh Dixon in New York less than two years ago.
New official guidance on terms used in property listings
National Trading Standards has updated its rulebook for sales and rental listings, and clarified how estate agents should handle offers.
Ranked: Britain’s ‘most-recommended’ estate agency brands
New analysis reveals the UK's most recommended national estate agent brands, by customers who have used them.