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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Branch manager cites ‘difficult lettings’ sector as firm is sold
Coastguards Lettings in Bognor Regis has been bought by West Sussex independent firm Henry Adams, with staff and properties transferred over.
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‘AI ready’ Rightmove reveals rising estate agent revenues
Portal reports solid revenue and profit growth in latest trading update, despite challenging market conditions for agents, and outlines plans for major investment in AI.
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BLOG: Bad conveyancers are like knotweed in property chains
Alex Goldstein takes a light-hearted look at the problems professionals like him face when dealing with sub-optimal conveyancing solicitors.
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Report reveals big rise in property firms facing ‘critical’ financial issues
Begbies Traynor says number of struggling property firms has doubled year-on-year and calls for Budget to 'restore confidence' in residential and commercial markets.
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London estate agent announces huge 2026 recruitment drive
Ash Kashyap, CEO of Dexters, says they will take on up to 200 new estate agent trainees across the firm next year.
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Merger strengthens estate agency’s Norfolk network
Nine branch Sowerbys has expanded its presence in the county through the acquisition of King's Lynn-based independent estate agency Norfolk Lettings.
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Industry blue-chip snaps up northern estate agency group
LRG has acquired the Northern Estate Agency Group which operates three key brands - Manning Stainton, Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers - nearly 50 years since the Manning property story began.
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Big finance firm buys 25% stake in SW London agency
Investment and consultation business, Mount Group, will support the continued expansion of Robert Holmes & Co in Wimbledon.
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Three’s company: Fine & Country trio take on Isle of Man
Directors Tom Carter, Mark Fish, and Jamie Tulloch secure their third territory in a major brand expansion for Fine & Country.
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The FIA announces exclusive partnership with Propserv
The Federation of Independent Agents (The FIA) has welcomed fast-growing proptech platform Propserv to its supplier network. Its innovative system streamlines the property services process, connecting agents with trusted suppliers to deliver seamless, high-quality solutions across every stage of the rental and sales journey. Under the agreement, FIA members will enjoy free access to the Propserv platform, representing a monthly saving of £125 per user. “This is another fantastic supplier joining our network,” said Graham Lock, Chief Executive Officer of The FIA. “I’ve been in discussions with Sam Smith for many months and have been consistently impressed by Propserv’s delivery, scalability, and commitment to quality. “Becoming an FIA-associated supplier is no easy feat, so congratulations to Sam and his team for completing this deal.” Exciting milestone Sam Smith, CEO of Propserv, commented: “Partnering with The FIA is an exciting milestone for us. Our platform is built to empower independent agents with the tools and trusted supplier connections they need to operate efficiently and deliver exceptional service. “We’re proud to support The FIA’s growing network and look forward to helping members unlock even more value from their operations.” Graham added: “This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to giving FIA members access…
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