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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Haart offers wannabe agent interview and drops ‘car too old’ policy
The agency is to interview Alanah Thompson French for a trainee sales negotiator job despite originally saying her vehicle wasn't new enough.
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What will the Renters’ Rights Act REALLY mean for letting agents?
Growing London estate agency boss lays out the real-life consequences of the new legislation for the industry including landlords and agents.
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Big auction house seeks fresh face to be on property TV
Estate agents and auctioneers with relevant experience are being invited to apply for the £40,000 a year job, which includes being on TV shows.
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Young estate agent narrowly avoids jail after racist comments
Kevin Hanley, it has been reported, was given a suspended jail sentence after falsely claiming he had been the subject of racist abuse during a minor driving incident in Gravesend.
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Agency rejects young job applicant as car ‘too old’
Haart told 18-year-old Alanah Thompson French it couldn't shortlist her for a sales position because her car did not meet its criteria.
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Jump in profits and revenue at The Property Franchise Group
The group led by Gareth Samples, which owns Belvoir and Martin & Co, saw profits leap by 39% and revenue 25% last year.
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Northern Ireland is UK’s “hottest” market, claims leading property group
Homes in Northern Ireland are finding buyers at a pace that would have been inconceivable a few years ago, according to boss of Garrington Property Finders.
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The Neg joins Conveyancing Foundation as media charity partner
The Negotiator has teamed up with the Conveyancing Foundation to support wellbeing, fundraising and National Conveyancing Month 2026.
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Savills reports strong year with revenue up 6.1%
Group CEO Simon Shaw says uncertainty about the Autumn Budget slowed UK market activity for much of the year before a surge in completions in the final quarter.
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Time-saving AI praised by Prime London agency
In-house AI assistant saves Jefferies London brokers around 10 hours a week in admin time.
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