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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Investors horse trade Purplebricks shares as Woodford fund woes continue
Toscafund hoovers up more Purplebricks shares sold off by troubled fund manager Neil Woodford.
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Hatched founder to launch US franchise brand in UK
Adam Day claims he has found the 'future of UK estate agency' and has launched exp Realty in the UK after attending company conference in US.
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We’re giving it a plug! Chestertons is first large UK agency to drive all-electric
60 BMWi3 models set to cause a quiet stir in capital as Guy Gittins sets a new trend in estate agency
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Curse of Purplebricks! Early backer Neil Woodford freezes fund as investors rush to exit
Following shock announcement by Purplebricks that it had ditched its founder CEO and exited Oz, consequences ripple out into the City.
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Foxtons joins London business group that strongly backs second Brexit referendum
Estate agency is welcomed by London First, which has 200 members including several other estate agency firms and is lobbying hard against a 'no deal' Brexit.
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The Guild leads in instructions
The Guild of Property Professionals has the highest percentage of market share of new instructions in the UK...
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Chestertons flying on ‘rampant’ lettings sector and improving sales market
Guy Gittins says the business has caught up with arch rival Foxtons after he made significant changes to the way the business is run and structured.
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Axel Springer doubles its holding in Purplebricks
Deal appears to include buying Michael and Isabel Bruce's remaining 11% share in the company, adding £33.7 million to their fortune.
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Airbnb management apologises for ‘misguided tone’ of Tube ads
Hostmaker CEO Nakul Sharma says controversial ads have been taken down over the weekend and future advertising creative is being reviewed.
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Good news! Sellers think estate agents ARE good value for money
GetAgent research says 84% sellers support traditional agents
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