Estate Agency News
‘Friday has become the new Saturday’ for property viewings, says Savills chief
'Property viewings that fitted around traditional working hours are not requested in the way they once were,' says Liza-Jane Kelly.
‘The rise of the self-employed agent is seeing inroads into the market share of all estate agents’ – TwentyCi
Self-employed property brokers were behind only 1.6% of new sales instructions in Q2, but analysts expect their market share to grow.
Hamptons-owner Connells Group names new CEO
Helen Charlesworth was previously Managing Director of Britain's biggest pub company, and before that ran LSL-owned estate agency chain Your Move.
Strutt & Parker appoints Head of New Homes in the South West
Christian Swaab previously worked for Knight Frank and Savills.
Chestertons Global targets USA with ‘ambitious expansion strategy’
Salah Mussa's international real estate firm plans to expand into multiple new territories this year.
Winkworth franchisees build presence in North London
Shilpa and Ajay Bathija have picked up a second Winkworth franchise.
Property industry bodies call on Rayner to regulate estate agents
An open letter from the RICS, PropertyMark, British Property Federation & more calls for the resurrection of RoPA legislation.
‘A Dickensian legal process’: Why property deals take so long to complete
Propertymark data shows that, in March 2016, 78% of transactions progressed from offer acceptance to exchange of contracts within 12 weeks; in March 2024, the figure had slumped to just 29%.
Property sales up 19% at Winkworth
But politics and high finance costs have 'weighed' on demand for high-end properties, says Winkworth.
Lomond builds southern presence with Charters acquisition
Charters operates nine sales and lettings branches along the length of the M3, covering a patch from Southampton to Farnham.
Historic estate agency eyes London expansion
Druce is on a recruitment drive as it reveals plans to open 'hub' offices across the capital in the next 12 months.
Agency toasts trio of top-end sales in Barnes
Run of high-value pre-election deals in Barnes 'exemplifies how quickly properties can sell when priced correctly and located in prime areas,' says Wilfords chief Geoff Wilford.