Estate Agency News
Fine & Country makes brace of appointments to accelerate expansion plans
Top-end estate agency franchise Fine & Country aims to enter ten new countries in 2023, as well as "growing the brand significantly" in its established locations.
Fine & Country moves into Teddington
Elisard Malizi and team have taken on a second Fine & Country license in West London.
Connells Group revenue falls 13% on ‘less frenetic’ property market
The owner of estate agencies including Hamptons and John D Wood "remains positive" despite falling revenues.
Winkworth opens fifth Devon outpost
Winkworth franchisee Chris Baker has acquired Carter Geering estate agents in Crediton.
Chestertons recruits Foxtons’ Ennis as CEO
Foxtons’ Central London & New Homes boss was the ‘standout candidate’ for the top role, says Chestertons.
LSL profits tumble, but remain above pre-pandemic level
LSL's Estate Agency brands made a £1mn operating loss in the first six months of the year, largely as a result of "extremely slow" exchange speeds.
‘Our performance was not good enough,’ says Purplebricks boss as instructions, revenues & profits plunge
Purplebricks handled 31% fewer instructions in its latest full financial year than in the previous 12 months.
LRG launches new property auctions brand
Daniel Gale has been promoted to run Leaders Romans Group's new First for Auctions brand.
Lettings revenue helps Foxtons ‘get back on the front foot’ as CEO changes
Foxtons says interim CEO Peter Rollings has made "significant progress against plans to reset the business and get back on the front foot," in advance of new boss Guy Gittins taking the reins in September.
Dexters buys another London estate agency
Dexters makes another agency acquisition, picking up four-branch South East London firm Conran Estates.
Zoopla launches ‘industry first’ transaction tracker
Property portal Zoopla is rolling out a Progression Portal to make it easier for estate agents to track deals - and potentially to make some extra money on the side.
Connells signs up to Viewber’s lone worker safety app
Connells Group is encouraging all its agents to download the free ViewBuddy app.