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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Did Countrywide forget about the Christmas post rush?
Shareholders are given more time to get their postal proxy voting forms as company asks for green light to sell agency.
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BREAKING: LSL reveals ongoing pain of its branch closure programme
Ten months after it reduced its branch count by over 120 offices, the company is still taking a considerable hit to its revenues.
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Countrywide shares jump by 14% following Lambert Smith Hampton sale announcement
Company says its soon-to-be former commercial arm is consuming too much management time as it tries to turnaround its core residential business.
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Century 21 comes to Cheltenham
Century 21 has opened its doors to its new branch in Cheltenham, led by husband and wife team, Carlos and Sonia Setubal. Originally from Portugal, Carlos worked as a Civil Engineer and Sonia worked as a teacher, both working in their respective industries for over 20 years. Carlos said, “We were searching for a partnership with a company with a solid background which could provide us with the support needed to start a new business. We have seen Century 21’s global presence and we really wanted to be a part of this. “We are really looking forward to serving the people of Cheltenham, where we will pride ourselves on providing an honest, fair and professional business by using the best available tools to deliver the best customer service.” Chris Summers, Head of Franchising for SDL Group (owner of the UK licence for Century 21), said, “Sharing our passion to provide exceptional customer service, Carlos and Sonia are a great addition to the Century 21 UK. We wish all the best in in their new venture with us.” Century 21 Cheltenham is celebrating its recent opening with two stand out promotions. The first offers 12 months free management for landlords, the…
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Jamie Lester launches consultancy to help developers
Jamie Lester has launched Jamie Lester Consultancy, an advisory service providing expert sales and marketing strategy advice to property developers. Jamie Lester Consultancy provides comprehensive strategy advice including sales, marketing, branding, placemaking, social media and PR for new homes. The service ideally begins at planning stage, advising throughout the whole journey, from building the right product through to pricing correctly when it comes to the selling stage, and everything in-between. The service is tailored to individual needs, and clients can choose the elements they require. Jamie says, “Having worked on both sides of the sales fence – as an estate agent and on behalf of property developers – I wanted to launch my own consultancy to use every part of my professional knowledge. I know what to do, but more importantly, what not to do, and I love to share my experience to help developers not only stand out from the competition, but most importantly, sell their properties at a profitable rate.”
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Hamptons International absorbs Greene & Co.
Hamptons International has announced that Greene & Co. will be fully immersed into the Hamptons brand with transition day set for the 18th November 2019. In 2015 Hamptons International acquired the North London agent, Greene & Co., since the acquisition of the brand, much has been going on behind the scenes to fully integrate the business into Hamptons. Now the time is right for this transition to occur. Lesley Cairns, Managing Director, Hamptons International says, “We are excited to announce that Greene & Co. will fully join the Hamptons International team. It is a recognised business in the area and has strong local connections, so we are looking forward to bringing their energy and ethos into our company, as we look to expand and diversify our offering. “Hamptons International is an established brand, and this year we celebrate our 150th year, but as we look forward to the next 150 years and what that looks like, we want to make sure our offering is consistent and that our customers have the very best exposure, network and opportunity.”
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Former minister returns to property after standing down as MP
Mark Prisk is to work as a planning consultant after an 18-year career in parliament which included a spell as a Tory housing minister.
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Movuno announces national high street roll-out
Movuno, based in the North West, is embarking on a nationwide roll-out, following the decision to change its strategic direction from that of an online estate agent model, to the High Street. Movuno is in discussions with local and national organisations to acquire 400 high street agency branches across the UK, over the next 2-3 years. Clear and focused development plans are in progress to ensure that new teams and branches are supported to be able to deliver the service in the Movuno Way. Martin Halsall, Director of Movuno said, “We are combining the best of online and traditional estate agency, offering vendors internet prices, with the best service that a branch can offer. “Online agents are finding that the investment required to ensure that their brand is constantly recognised, is effective for customers and profitable can easily spiral out of control whilst some fail to maintain an acceptable standard these areas. Our decision to test the online market, develop our technology, glean relevant good practice and bring this into a new high street offer has pushed us ahead. “Over the last 9 months, Movuno has operated with a sustainable and very profitable business model. We have carefully refined our…
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Online estate agency buys referencing firm off retiring founder
99 homes, which currently lists 471 properties for sale, says the purchase is part of its plan to become a 'one stop shop' for house sales and renting services.
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Teenage pair jailed after carjacking letting agent
Criminal pair who were aged 16 at time of attack have been given combined sentences of four-and-a-years after bragging on social media about their criminal exploits.
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