Estate Agency News
Camden pursues a borough-wide ban on estate agency boards
89% of Camden residents want all For Sale and To Let boards to require planning permission
Prague partnership boosts Savills’ resi presence in Central Europe
Savills signs up independent residential agency LEXXUS in the Czech Republic
Estate agency body Propertymark publishes 13-point housing policy ‘manifesto’
It's "time to regulate and reform the housing sector" says the National Association of Estate Agents as it lays out what the industry would like to see political parties pledge this election season.
Competitive bids rise as London’s high-value property market rallies
Chestertons reports rising demand but continued short supply in prime London locations
‘Exceptionally strong tenant demand’ drives rental price growth in London
"The wider London market remains characterised by insufficient supply to match tenant demand", reports Chestertons - but prime tenants "remain price sensitive"
Political uncertainty & the tenant fees ban hit Foxtons’ revenue
London estate agency hails a "resilient performance" despite a 15% drop in sales revenue and a 4% dip from lettings.
DM Hall’s rural property arm appoints new Head of Estate Agency
Scottish firm Baird Lumsden has hired Jennifer Campbell from Galbraith
104 property sales worth £2.06bn: London’s super-prime market in five charts
Some fascinating insights into this year's £10m+ sales market from Knight Frank, including a flurry of £30m+ deals, building demand for super-prime, currency plays, and how UHNW buyers are getting younger …
Who will watch the watchmen: On dirty money & estate agency
The government is finally stepping up the fight against the tide of 'dirty money' flowing through the UK property market, but estate agents shouldn't be the first line of defence, argues Saul Empson..
Housing Ombudsman looks for industry feedback on a suite of proposed reforms
Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway has launched consultations on two documents with a view to "providing a faster, more accessible and more transparent service"
Knight Frank launches scaled-up planning offering in London
Agency assembles dedicated team led by ex-GL Hearn man Stuart Baillie, with ambitious plans to boost market share...
Top Irish estate agency Sherry FitzGerald looks to return to the UK
Sherry FitzGerald - which owned most of Marsh & Parsons from 2005 to 2011 - is eyeing expansion in Ireland and a return to the UK market