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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Phobia prevents housing secretary speaking at Tory conference
Recently-appointed Simon Clarke MP expected to address party faithful in Birmingham via videolink due to ongoing fear of open spaces.
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Dexters bags business A-lister as Chairman, heralding further expansion
Dexters, the burgeoning independent London agent has appointed CIty giant, ex-CEO of Sainsbury's Justin King CBE, to be the new Chairman of the group.
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Young estate agent misses promotion to Rugby’s ‘big time’
Part-time Batley RLFC star Ben White will still be clocking on at his branch in Rochdale tomorrow after his side failed to gain promotion to the Super League.
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Purplebricks returns to agent fee bashing with ‘commisery’ reboot
The hybrid agency, despite saying its commisery days were behind it only recently, is now urging vendors not to 'waste' money on traditional agent.
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Tributes pour in for former agent and Hull legend Malcom Scott
Malcom Scott was a founder of Hull-based agency Scotts Property LLP before he retired from the business in 2012 after 22 years.
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Industry giant LRG enjoys big profits but debt mountain grows
The company's debts outstrip its profit figure as it continues to acquire more businesses.
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South-based estate agency makes another expansion move
Charters has bought rival company St Moores as it extends its reach in Southampton.
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Wallop! Rumble with the Agents raises £21,000 for charity
Gala night in London saw five bouts including wins by Neil Baldock of Fine & Country and Suzanna Mavity of Acaboom.
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Tributes flood in following death of ‘superb’ Sussex estate agent
Guy Leonard has died aged 76 just 11 years after selling his eponymous estate agency and opening a bed and breakfast.
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Tax cuts will boost sales market by 30% says leading agency CEO
Andy Shepherd says tax cuts and stamp duty changes will bring greater confidence and more first-time buyers to the capital's housing market.
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