Estate Agency News
US giant Berkshire Hathaway ramps up PCL presence with Knightsbridge agency acquisition
EXCLUSIVE: Warren Buffet’s global real estate network moves into ‘London’s true super-prime neighbourhoods’ with the takeover of 163-year-old firm Marler & Marler.
D&G’s Thompson moves to Keller Williams
Matthew Thompson is joining Keller Williams to run the London operation, KW Prime.
Beauchamp opens up in St John’s Wood; plans new global office rollout
Gary Hersham's high-profile agency launches a flagship branch in 'one of the most vibrant markets in London', and confirms further expansion plans are underway in America, the Gulf states and Asia.
Hamptons teams up with sustainability-focused home set-up service
Hamptons has partnered with Just Move In to give clients a "one-stop shop for all their essential home move admin" at no added cost.
Foxtons to review bonus payments after shareholder revolt
“It is clear that a significant proportion of shareholders did not agree with the decision to pay bonuses to Executives," said Foxtons after its AGM.
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.