Estate Agency News
Broker-model London estate agency eyes national expansion with franchise roll-out
Harding Green's Nick Carter and Matthew Alexander plan to establish a network of franchised “partner offices” in prime towns and cities across the UK.
London landlords ‘in the driving seat’ as rental supply plunges 58%
Chestertons has seen tenant demand soar by 55% over the last year, while the number of properties available to rent has plunged by 58%.
Central London estate agent wins £185k in important maternity discrimination case
A successful PCL Sales Manager was refused flexible working hours following the birth of her daughter - prompting an employment tribunal.
Jackson-Stops to expand branch network by 50% in the next two years
111-year-old firm is the second major heritage estate agency to announce ambitious expansion plans in the last month, in "a pivotal moment" for the brand.
Another major estate agency to be offered for sale?
It's being reported that rapidly-growing estate agency Leaders Roman Group is exploring a potential £400m sale of the business.
Chestertons reportedly hangs out the For Sale sign, valued at ‘about £100m’
It's being reported that Deloitte has been brought in to find a buyer for leading London estate agency Chestertons.
Former Knight Frank and Countrywide marketing chief joins Fine & Country as Global CEO
Simon Leadbetter has joined Fine & Country as Global CEO, replacing interim chief Jon Cooke. He's previously held senior marketing positions at Keller Williams UK, Knight Frank and Countrywide.
‘Too brutal’: Rollings opens up about Foxtons’ heyday
Listen: Peter Rollings - formerly Managing Director of Foxtons and of Marsh & Parsons - has spoken candidly about the estate agency business in a podcast run by eXp agents Scott Gunn and Ben Moore.
John D Wood expands with new Clapham branch
Kesha Foss-Smith and Shoeni Oates are running JDW's new outpost on Abbeville Road.
Luxury Portfolio recruits marketing chief
Jennifer Woodring has joined Luxury Portfolio International as Vice President, Customer Experience & Brand Collaborations.
West Country estate agency on acquisition spree
Cooper and Tanner has made its second agency acquisition in as many months, acquiring Geoffrey Smith Ltd in Shepton Mallet and Midsomer Norton.
Veteran estate agency brand Humberts back on the expansion trail
“We feel now is the best time to be building on our success and re-starting our expansion programme,” says 179-year-old estate agency Humberts, which was bought out of administration just before the pan…