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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Former estate agency branch being used to host squatting courses
Formerly the premises of Lilys Lettings and Sales, the building has been taken over by campaigners and anarchists.
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Thanks Rishi! Agency hires five new staff after bumper year
Founding duo of Clarke Munro says government initiatives and Covid changes to market persuaded them to enlarge their team.
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Former Thorgills boss uses sale cash to grow Fine & Country
Ben Madden has brought over his MD from the Thorgills business, which he sold to the Leaders Romans Group last month.
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Firm pays tribute to ‘true gentleman’ estate agent found dead at home
Hunters CEO says Barrow-based Roger Cahalin was a 'true gentleman' who was liked and cherished for his 'excellent communication skills'.
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‘It’s time we all ditched our obsession with KPI culture’ says agency director
Lee O'Brien says his estate agency, which employs a hybrid model, is proof that a successful firm doesn't need KPIs as its only yardstick.
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John D Wood replaces entire 50-car fleet with electric vehicles
Prime estate agency says nearly 90% of staff who use cars have supported the company's decisoin to go electric.
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Orange alert! Midlands estate agencies launch rebrand
Belvoir brands Newton Fallowell and Goodchilds get a revamped look which is now being rolled out across their branch networks.
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Deadline for agents to join hybrid agency ‘class action’ group is midnight tonight
Contractors for Justice group will then begin preparing paperwork and securing a court date, its spokesman tells The Neg.
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Agent warns industry after battling TPO and landlord over disputed arrears
Phil Jones claims TPO judgement will encourage more landlords to claim compensation from agents if tenants fall into rent arrears after a property is handed back.
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Estate agency makes seventh lettings acquisition in three years
Darlington-based firm My Property Box has bought Newcastle agency Groves for an undisclosed sum from its retiring founder.
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