Estate Agency News
Broker-model agency attracts Savills’ Kennedy in Shoreditch
Gavin Kennedy has joined self-employed estate agency Harding Green, after a decade with Savills.
London estate agency Portico acquired by Leaders Romans Group
This is LRG's sixth agency acquisition so far this year.
Foxtons to review pay policy after shareholder revolt
"It was clear that a significant proportion of shareholders did not agree with the decision to pay bonuses to Executive Directors under the Bonus Banking Plan, because the Company had benefited from Government…
Purplebricks alumni’s ‘virtual’ Agency adds a dozen new self-employed brokers
The Agency UK has stepped up its expansion around the country, with a raft of new joiners following Purplebricks' transition away from a self-employed business model.
Ex-Knight Frank duo launch “boutique property advisory hybrid”
Matt Smith and Kris Ericsson have set up an eponymous property agency, offering buying, selling, rental and management services across the capital.
Savills expands super-prime London development sales team
Adam Simmonds and Becca Howard have both returned to Savills after spells with other firms.
RiverHomes floats a new look
Specialist London estate agency RiverHomes has refreshed its brand identity.
JLL takes on Airbnb with new short-term rental platform
The global real estate agency is tapping into soaring demand for flexible renting as part of an 'aggressive' expansion of its resi business.
Ireland’s top estate agency eyes a UK return
100-branch estate agency Sherry Fitzgerald has reportedly hired PwC to explore private equity investment options.
Foxtons picks former Hamptons chief Rich as Chair
Former Hamptons Chair Nigel Rich CBE will take over as Chairman of Foxtons Plc from Ian Barlow on 1st October.
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%.