Estate Agency News
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…
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. Peter Long has stepped down as Executive Chairman with immediate effect; Group Managing Director Paul Creffield has announced that he will retire next year;
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…
NAEA names new presidential team
London estate agent Liana Loporto is President Elect at NAEA Propertymark.
UK Sotheby’s opens doors to Channel4 for fly-on-the-wall luxury property TV show
Channel 4 will air an hour-long documentary over Christmas, offering insights into the world of super-prime - courtesy of top-end estate agency UK Sotheby's International Real Estate.
Connells bids to buy Countrywide
Countrywide Plc has received "an indicative approach" from Connells Ltd to acquire "the entire issued and to be issued share capital" of the property services giant.