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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Rival real estate – Keller Williams opens up flagship training event to all
Previously reserved for Keller Williams associates, the two-day MegaCamp event aims to equip all agents in the UK for a fast-changing industry.
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Estate agency hails TikTok stars’ Christmas fundraising efforts
Agency owner Des Simmons says his two nephews' amazing singing talents and 'warm hearts' have moved him to urge other to support their efforts.
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Estate agency founder’s daughter saves firm from going under
Newcastle firm Jan Forster went into administration recently but Angela Dennison has now bought the much-reduced and renamed business via a 'pre-pack' deal.
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Residential agent takes VERY senior role at Knight Frank
Rory Penn, Head of London Residential Sales for Knight Frank, will succeed William Beardmore-Gray as the firm’s Senior Partner & Group Chair.
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Property industry senior joins virtual ‘For Sale’ sign app
Integra’s Michael Day has been signed up by new geo-location app Homing In, which enables house hunters to see a map around them including digital boards.
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Lomond lets loose in Leeds with agency acquisition
Right Let Leeds has been acquired by Lomond as part of its regional growth strategy, and will be managed under the Linley & Simpson brand.
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Yopa says valuations, profit, turnover, sales agreed and completions all up
Company has revealed extraordinary turnaround following restructure and just a few years after losing £6.1 million in one year.
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Property transactions to ‘hold steady’ at 1.15 million in 2026
Falling mortgage rates and easing inflation should lift confidence next year, says Hamptons, but warns tax pressures and policy shifts will limit any recovery.
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Franchise group takes big ‘step up’ in its assisted acquisition programme
LSL has grown its support for franchise acquisitions of lettings books, boosting royalties and its market footprint, reports CEO Adam Castleton.
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Minister renews attack on FirstPort over service charge complaints
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says he is unconvinced by the property management company's response to concerns from MPs and residents about its performance.
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