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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Student accommodation platform secures major investment
In its latest funding round, UniHomes, the student accommodation platform, has secured investment from both Macquarie Capital and private equity investor, LDC, which is reinvesting following a successful two-year partnership. This investment will support UniHomes’ continued expansion through both organic and acquisition driven growth, enabling the business to enhance its technology and broaden its customer offering to both existing and new partners. It will also accelerate expansion to other markets including purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent and professional sharers. Double celebration Phil Greaves, Co-Founder and CEO at UniHomes, said: “This new partnership comes as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We are proud of everything we’ve achieved so far, cementing UniHomes as a leading marketplace for accommodation and building a trusted business over the last decade. “Our partnership with LDC has been an important part of our recent success, helping us to expand nationally and invest in our people and the technology that underpins our platform. We’re delighted to welcome Macquarie as we set out on our next phase of growth, their investment and support will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our offering to the rental market.” Nick Patrick, Managing Director, Macquarie Capital, added: “UniHomes’ leading market position and relentless…
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Former Canopy boss in surprise departure after Barker takeover
It is unclear why Chris Hutchinson has left the firm just weeks after being replaced by well-known proptech figure Gary Barker.
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SHOCK: Purplebricks ‘at risk of going bust’ owner Strike reveals
Strike Director Robert Clarkson warns there is "significant doubt" over the future of the group, including Purplebricks, as the company announces big losses.
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Hunters launches new ‘Personal Agent’ model with ‘unique’ spin
Franchise estate agency launches self-employed package, offering its agents exclusive territories, as it seeks to compete with rival brands.
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Property industry vacancies ‘fallen off a cliff’, leading recruiter warns
Anthony Hesse of Property Personnel says the number of jobs on offer is 30% down on last year, blaming NI increases and looming employment legislation.
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LRG being prepared for sale, says Sky News
The private equity owner of Leaders Romans Group, Platinum Equity, is rumoured to be 'grooming' the estate agency group for auction.
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Agent numbers climb despite market struggles
Analysis by GetAgent Exchange shows the total number of UK estate agents is up this year – and will increase again in 2026.
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Robert Leech founders complete management buyout
Surrey-based estate agents, Robert Leech, has announced a management buyout via an asset sale to Managing Director, Craig Custance.
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Ambitious six-branch estate agency acquires Berkshire lettings book
LSL franchise partner, Davis Tate snaps up 164 managed properties from respected Reading-based firm The Flatman Agency.
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No need to fly solo: New support network for independent agents launched
Independent agents are being invited to join a new support network established by London prime specialist agency AZ Real Estate, led by industry veteran Alisa Zotimova.
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