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 Reeds Rains estate agent launches online estate agency
Sian Beech says her new company Feeneys, based in Stoke, has already sold five houses subject to completion.
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Fitch report warns of risks for Connells’ £253m Countrywide gamble
Global ratings firm says huge sums involved and risk that takeover could go wrong have persuaded it to give parent firm Skipton a negative rating.
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Takeover frenzy continues as LRG snaps up 13-branch Gibbs Gillespie
Deal will see Gibbs Gillespie brand and staff retained but founders will step away from the 30-year-old business.
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Ketamine dealer jailed as estate agency reels following colleague’s death
Cardiff man Lanoi Lidell has been given a three years and four months sentence for possession with intent to supply MDMA, ketamine and cocaine.
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Connells cleared to buy Countrywide by FCA, but will competition watchdog jump in?
FCA has cleared Connells to be the controller of FCA-regulated Countrywide, a deal which is expected to now formally take place on 8th March.
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Brexit Britain getting a bit much for you? Try a career in France!
Agents looking for a bit of gallic colour are being invited to apply for jobs at an Anglo-French estate agency operating here and over the Channel.
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We’re ready to buy more agents says Connells ahead of Countrywide arrival
Connells' latest results for 2020 show sales, lettings, conveyancing and surveying activity down, but profits remain steady after cost-cutting.
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Major estate agency CEO: Online agencies are a ‘deceit’
Dexters' Chief Executive pulls no punches when talking about the way online and hybrid estate agencies market themselves to potential vendors.
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Foxtons confirms acquisition talks with rival Douglas & Gordon
After a week of rumours and speculation, Foxtons says it is considering buying its rival as part of the agency's ongoing lettings expansion.
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Estate agent avoids jail following sickness insurance fraud
Blackpool estate agent Adam Reason received payments totalling £24,000 despite having three other jobs.
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