Estate Agency News
Top investment analyst downgrades Purplebricks
“Longer-term, we have become more cautious on Purplebricks’ ability to win material market share,” says UBS.
What ‘material information’ should be legally required on property listings?
"Consumers want more information", says National Trading Standards's Estate and Letting Agency team, as it launches a survey to find out what property agents think should be essential on all portal listings
‘Activist’ Countrywide investor takes a stake in Foxtons; calls for change
Robin Paterson's Catalist says that estate agency Foxtons is "significant undervalued relative to the platform’s potential".
Foxtons reports 60% jump in sales revenue
London-centric estate agency has already been boosted by its acquisition of Douglas & Gordon, but is embroiled in controversy over pay.
Domus Nova launches top-end short-let sister brand
Domus Stay promises to "open the doors to some of London’s most outstanding homes for short-term rentals."
Investors pump another £5m into hybrid estate agency Nested
Purplebricks investor Axel Springer has backed hybrid agency Nested as it looks to expand beyond London.
Aston Chase recruits Savills’ Bart as Lettings Director
Arron Bart has moved from Savills to Aston Chase, to head up the lettings division.
Interview: Boomin founder Michael Bruce on his big plan to ‘reset the balance of power in the property industry’
The founder of Britain's most successful hybrid estate agency, Purplebricks, is about to launch his next big venture: taking on Rightmove and Zoopla with a new portal that's being billed as "the next generation…
Knight Frank’s country head retires
David Peters is stepping down from Knight Frank after 23 years; he's succeeded as Head of Country Business by James Cleland.
Chestertons names new Head of Sales
Cory Askew has been promoted from Central London Area Director to Head of Sales.
Fine & Country expands in Wales
Estate agency network has signed-up a new licensee in Cardiff, following the launch of its first office in Scotland.
Fine & Country signs first Scottish outpost
Fine & Country South Scotland officially opened at the beginning of this month, servicing the "upper quartile" of the property market.