Estate Agency News
Foxtons bids to buy Douglas & Gordon
Foxtons has confirmed that it is in discussions to buy rival London estate agency chain Douglas & Gordon.
Dexters secures big-ticket investment; plots major expansion
Oakley Capital is pumping "up to £130m" into London estate agency Dexters, to fund a significant expansion to 100 branches.
Marsh & Parsons director launches new estate agency
Ben Gee has left Marsh & Parsons after 13 years to set up his own firm, called Hat and Home, offering a "fresh, modern and energetic" take on estate agency in Berkshire.
Connells recruits former Reapit chief Barker
Connells has hired former Reapit CEO Gary Barker as Chief Technology Officer, and former Zoopla man Jon Notley to lead the integration of Countrywide into the group.
‘Million Dollar Listing’ brokerage moves into Portugal
Nest Seekers plans to bring its brand of "American-style glamour" to the European property market.
Countrywide shareholders wave Connells deal through
99.6% of Countrywide shareholders voted to approve Connells' £134m takeover deal yesterday.
US luxury brokerage makes international debut
Corcoran has signed its first franchisee outside of the USA, setting up shop in the British Virgin Islands.
Harding Green expands beyond PCL; offers share incentive to top agents
Top-end broker-style estate agency Harding Green is offering its agents a stake in the company every time they do a deal.
Foxtons share price jumps as investment rumours swirl
Stock market insiders have suggested that private equity firms could be angling for control of high-profile London estate agency group Foxtons.
Estate agency offers ‘Property Improvement Reports’ to buyers & sellers
Surrey estate agency Power Bespoke has partnered with refurb firm Stoke Park Developments to create reports that "illustrate the potential a property might have."
Aston Chase recruits Knight Frank’s Draper; doubles Head Office size
Craig Draper has joined north London estate agency Aston Chase, as the firm doubles the footprint of its Regent's Park HQ.
Connells signs ‘landmark’ five-year property portal deal
Connells, which is in the process of buying a majority stake in Countrywide Plc, has signed a "landmark" five-year agreement with Zoopla, setting itself up as the property portal's first "innovation partner".