The trouble with OnTheMarket… And why we need a prime-only property portal

Alan Page was for many years an award winning advertising creative director and founder of his own successful agency. More recently he has served on the boards of various marketing businesses and acted as a property buying agent in the South of France. He has owned numerous homes in London, Paris and Saint Tropez and has now turned his hand to small prime central London property development.
OnTheMarket to ‘remain a significant #3’ property portal as Zoopla gets an investor upgrade
Leading financial analysts have upgraded their position on Zoopla Property Group in relation to challenger portal OnTheMarket.com, arguing that the Rightmove-Zoopla one-two "status quo will hold".
By Prime Resi
From Doer-Upper to Starter-Upper: The London Property Week diaries
Alan Page shares the origin story of his latest venture: a consumer event for new-build property buyers
By Alan Page
Read it and weep: On the parallel universe of the free property magazine
A lot of free magazines filled with a lot of very premium stuff get stuffed through Alan Page's Kensington letterbox. Who is all this for, he asks, and why do they do it?
By Alan Page
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Knight Frank names three new lettings managers
Agency bolsters operations in key markets across South West, North, City & East London.
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Former PCL agency boss joins self-employed property brokerage
Ben Hopkinson has made the move to Moveli after 17 years at boutique firm Moretons, where he led offices in Westminster & Knightsbridge.
Luxury sector veteran moves back into super-prime property
Having set up a boutique estate agency in Mayfair in the 1970s, Anthony Lassman 'has come full circle' as his Nota Bene Global business adds a property acquisition service for HNWIs.
By PrimeResi
Alex Michelin: How super-prime developments are shaping residential trends
The Valouran CEO talks us through how innovations once reserved for the world’s most luxurious homes are now filtering into the mainstream housing market - and redefining modern living.
Ranked: Britain’s top 20 prime locations for property buyers in 2025
National buying agency Garrington has identified 1,600 great places to live, with postcodes in Hertfordshire, Stirling and Tyne & Wear coming out on top for their 'optimum blend of high living standards,…
By PrimeResi
Winkworth launches new branch in SW London
Ex-Dexters & Knight Frank agent heads up latest addition to franchise giant's network.
London design studio lands series of show home projects
A.London has been commissioned by developers including London Square, CIT & Argent.
Dubai developer targets price record with new Palm Jumeirah villas
Top-flight Middle Eastern architecture firm Killa Design is working with Swiss billionaire Dr David von Rosen's 25 Degrees to 'push the boundaries of luxury living and craftsmanship.'
By PrimeResi
High-end Spanish agency opens flagship store in Marbella
Spain Sotheby's International Realty says its new base will strengthen connections with key luxury markets including Dubai & the UK.
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