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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“Bring back Section 21,” insists female director marking 25 years at same agency
Starting as an office junior at 17, Nicola Blake is now a Cavendish director and says the biggest changes in the industry have always been to do with legislation.
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Fenn Wright acquires Henry Rose sales and lettings agency
The acquisition of independent Suffolk estate agent, Henry Rose, is part of Fenn Wright's continued expansion plans.
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Major property franchise firm sees shares plunge as profits suffer
Winkworth experiences a drop in its share price of 8% so far this year, after its profits fell 11% in 2025.
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Hundreds of house sales left in limbo by IT failure
Delays to Local Authority searches have disrupted transactions since mid-January, with deals affected across Berkshire as conveyancing chains stall.
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London estate agents earn lowest commission in global property hotspots
Research challenges sellers’ perception of high estate agency fees in the capital, says AgentWise’s Eric Corsaletti.
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Purplebricks brings back virtual valuations
Online estate agent uses remote viewing to improve lead flow and conversion of early-stage enquiries into instructions.
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Super-prime property agent joins Strutt & Parker
Strutt & Parker has appointed Alex Robinson, who brings his £10million-plus property deal experience to the new role.
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Independent estate agency sold to expanding industry group
London lettings specialist Eden Harper is now part of the Dwelly family after being acquired for an undisclosed sum.
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Leading estate agency offers new ‘brokers’ big rewards
Knight Frank is setting up a network of 'affiliate brokers' to work alongside its existing high street offices in London.
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Harrods Estates closes final office after 130 years of trading
Luxury estate agency has shut its Knightsbridge office as London’s prime property market goes through challenging period.
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