Estate Agency News
‘Cloud-based’ US estate agency builds UK presence with big-name new recruit
Former NAEA President Mark Bentley has joined the UK arm of American online property brokerage eXp
Tenant demand continues to outstrip rental supply in London
Demand for rental properties in London has increased by 13% compared to last year, reports Foxtons, while supply has fallen by 16%
Market Snapshot: The top 5% across England & Wales
"The housing market is showing a remarkable stoicism given the backdrop of unmet Brexit deadlines, 'flextensions' and a December election," says Fine & Country, although prices and volumes at the top-end…
Reapit launches PropTech ‘App Store’ for estate agencies
Property software firm's new Developer Portal and App Marketplace enable third-party companies "to lead the way in global PropTech innovation"
Ranked: Britain’s top residential property brands by Google action
Savills is the UK's most-searched-for estate agency, reveals MediaVision, followed by Knight Frank
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