Agencies & People
News covering the businesses, activities, people and personalities in estate agency and letting agency and wider residential property industry.
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Renters picket six London letting agents, forcing some to close
London Renters Union demands a rent freeze and says estate agents including Foxtons are “gouging rents well above inflation”.
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Purplebricks faces court demand to disclose documents
Contractors for Justice (C4J), the group behind a class legal action against the agency, says Purplebricks has failed to provide important information.
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Prime suspect in Suzy Lamplugh murder appeals for release
John Cannan has served his sentence for the murder of another woman, and now goes before a Parole Board panel.
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Purplebricks’ boss Marston to face the music on 9th December
All eyes will be on the new CEO to see if the company's poor financial performance revealed in August has been turned around.
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Industry consolidation continues apace in the North of England
Property consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired Brighouse-based estate agency Daniel & Hirst for an undisclosed sum as the firm boosts its operations throughout West Yorkshire.
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The Neg Awards guests light a candle and raise £10k for Ukraine
The 960 guests of The Negotiator Awards donated enough money to buy 20 electricity generators to be sent to Ukraine within weeks.
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Cheers Phil! TV star helps local property agent deliver
Location, Location, Location’s Phil Spencer has been helping Cumbrian estate agent Gemma Dawe boost her business.
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Number of self-employed property professionals down by 10%
The number of self-employed UK property professionals has barely changed in the last five years, while the number of those working on a fully employed basis has climbed by 17%.
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Purplebricks power struggle showdown – shareholders to decide
Motions to replace chairman Paul Pindar and replace him with veteran Harry Hill will be voted on at a general meeting.
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