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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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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Big estate agency launches ‘off market’ exclusive portal
An estate agency with 15 branches in eight counties as well as central London has launched a Private Buyers Club portal offering exclusive access to properties priced over £1 million that are not available on the open market. The platform, hosted on the Michael Graham website, gives pre-qualified buyers the chance to view off-market homes across the Home Counties and central London, while offering sellers a discreet way to test buyer appetite without committing to a full public listing. Megan Wright, Head of Marketing at Michael Graham, said: “Given the challenges in the current market, we know that sellers are reluctant to put their homes on the open market and risk them sitting there for months, or worse not selling at all. “The Private Buyers Club offers the most discreet sellers a physical place for their property to sit, giving their home visibility, but only to pre-vetted buyers.” Full control Sellers can decide how much information to share on the portal – from minimal details to a small selection of images – with listings often going live within hours of approval. Only properties not publicly listed in the previous 12 months qualify for inclusion. Charlie Hill, Operations Director, added: “We…
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Sales progression specialist strengthens team
ASAP has made multiple new hires and promotions designed to strengthen its operational and sales progression teams.
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LJB Estates picks Alto to power Midlands growth
Coventry-based property management service, LJB Estates, has selected Alto to support its expansion across the Midlands and streamline operations across lettings, sales, finance and property management. Founded just three years ago by Director, Leon Binns (main image), LJB Estates has quickly grown from a small management firm into a full-service property business offering sales, lettings, maintenance, mortgages and development. The agency’s goal is to become “Coventry’s one-stop property shop.” “From the start, we wanted to offer clients everything under one roof – from lettings and management to maintenance, mortgages, and sales,” said Leon. “But as the business grew, we were juggling multiple platforms: spreadsheets, Word docs, credit-check tools, e-signing software, and it slowed us down. With Alto’s all-in-one CRM, we can finally bring everything together in one simple, cloud-based system. It’s faster, more organised, and gives us time back to focus on clients.” Improving efficiency Binns said Alto’s functionality – particularly its prospecting, automation, and financial reporting tools – has already helped LJB Estates improve efficiency and present a more professional image to clients. “Alto has already been a real game-changer for us,” he added. “We’re constantly asked to carry out valuations, and Alto lets us generate professional packs instantly. It…
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Young office manager steps up to take over his own branch
LSL Estate Agency Franchising has completed the re-sale of Reeds Rains Evesham to Branch Manager, Jack Ford.
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‘Most vendors trust estate agents, NOT tech, to value their homes’
As AI threatens to take the industry over - or many experts claim - new research shows sellers think human local agents are best place to value accurately.
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Budget uncertainty hits Foxtons’ property sales revenue
Trading update reveals Autumn Budget speculation and 'wait and see' buyer attitudes have pushed London estate agency to lean harder on its lettings book as sales revenue drops.
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I’m back! Estate agent returns to home town to open branch
Chartered Surveyor, Neil Mellon, has returned to Omagh to launch an estate agency that reflects a modernised and digital-first approach in Northern Ireland.
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