Estate Agency News
Extending the Stamp Duty holiday could double the rate of house price inflation in 2021, predicts agency
"The prime and super-prime markets will continue to break away from the core housing market" in the coming year, forecasts Jackson-Stops.
Hampshire property firm Charters makes two estate agency acquisitions
The Charters Group has acquired Charles Powell and Osmond Brookes estate agencies as part of a "residential and commercial expansion strategy"
Dexters’ Jeff Doble on the role of the local estate agent & why online-only ‘doesn’t work’
EXCLUSIVE: As Dexters continues its meteoric rise as London’s biggest independent estate agency, boss Jeff Doble explains why he's not worried about the 'digital threat'...
Connells ups Countrywide takeover bid by 30% as Alchemy confirms its revised offer
Connells says its new £112m offer is "significantly superior" to Alchemy's revised proposal - but Alchemy warns that "the potential for branch closures and job losses is significant" if Connells has i…
Estate agents in idyllic locations wanted for new property TV show
A TV production company is looking for "the best estate agents in some of the most beautiful parts of the country" to star in a new property show.
Yopa names new Managing Director
CFO Freddie Cornes has been promoted to the top job at hybrid estate agency Yopa, which is backed by Savills and DMGT.
Countrywide rejects Connells’ £82m takeover bid
Massive estate agency group takeover "unanimously rejected" by Countrywide, as another private equity deal is proposed.
Long & Creffield quit Countrywide as shareholders reject Alchemy
More drama at Countrywide Plc
Foxtons snaps up West London lettings agency for £2.2m
Listed London estate agency Foxtons has made another lettings book acquisition, taking on Aston Rowe's entire lettings division.
Hamptons rolls out a ‘transformational’ brand refresh
150-year-old Countrywide-owned estate agency is re-pointing its brand identity to become "The Home Experts".
Connells confirms £82m Countrywide takeover bid
"Countrywide needs new ownership, not yet another speculative scheme that is based on hope rather than experience," says Connells boss David Lindsey, as his firm completes due diligence and confirms its…