Estate Agency News
Humberts reports positive results from its ‘holistic’ take on estate agency
Nine months after buying venerable estate agency brand Humberts out of administration, the new owner expects 2019 to be the firm's 'best year yet'.
Carter Jonas recruits six to boost Planning & Development team in London
A team of six development surveyors have been hired from GL Hearn.
Marsh & Parsons downsizes Land & New Homes division; plans more branch openings
'A number of people have left the business', confirms Marsh & Parsons as it restructures its Land & New Homes division.
Camden looks to ban estate agency boards across the borough
Camden Council is running a consultation on extending Regulation 7 Directions to limit the 'unnecessary clutter' of estate agents' boards.
Clarges Mayfair lateral goes for £5,500 psf
Seventh-floor apartment in British Land's Mayfair development sells for £26m.
The time is ripe for agents to overvalue; don’t heed the hype
With so few sales going through, it's no wonder that agents are prepared to ‘play the game’ to win the business - but the truth will ultimately out, says Giles Barrett...
Countrywide reports ‘resilient’ performance despite falling numbers
Property Plc claims 'significant progress' on its 'Back to Basics' strategy, as income from property sales drops by 16%.
Deals flow for Savills’ London land team in ‘exceptional’ year
Division tucked away an impressive 45 transactions in 2018, ranging in size from £1m to over £100m...
RICS publishes mandatory anti-corruption statement
Surveyor set out obligations for property professionals to tackle money laundering, bribery and corruption in the industry.
Harrods Estates cuts Kensington branch
Luxury estate agency opts to 'rationalise its business', closing its Kensington Church Street outpost to leave two branches in Prime Central London.
LSL announces dramatic downsizing for Reeds Rains & Your Move
LSL Plc will close around 43 Your Move and Reeds Rains branches and franchise another 40 this year, culling the owned branch network from 308 to 144.
Buyer confidence is picking up in central London, reports Winkworth, despite falling transaction numbers
Central London prices are 'starting to make a recovery after bottoming out in 2017', declares estate agency