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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Six-month old US luxury estate agency launches in London
Aperture Global, founded by Robert Palmer in May, aims to blend tech-driven marketing with global reach for luxury property transactions.
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Winkworth hosts celebration event at Harrods
Estate agency Winkworth welcomed over 200 international buying and relocation agents to Harrods at a drinks reception to mark the firm’s 190 years in central London. The event highlighted the refocus by Winkworth on the capital’s smartest districts. Christian Lock-Necrews, of Winkworth’s Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Mayfair offices, said: “We were delighted to host so many of London’s best-known and most established buying and relocation agents at Winkworth’s annual drinks reception. “Strong, long-standing relationships are key to delivering successful results for our clients, and this event was a wonderful opportunity to say thank you. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening as much as we did, and we look forward to welcoming them again next year.” Neil Sloam (main image, left), who runs four Winkworth offices across prime North London in St John’s Wood, Maida Vale, West Hampstead and Belsize Park offices, added: “The event at Harrods provided a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and share insights. “New instructions were secured and valuable connections made with search and relocation agents, while strengthening the links between Winkworth’s prime offices.”
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Major estate agency group acquires sixth London independent
Lomond's London KFH has expanded following its purchase of established three-branch independent Eddisonwhite.
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Agent wins £14,000 payout following unfair dismissal
Negotiator Sue Summersgill claimed she was owed back pay, as well as holiday wages, pension contributions and car lease expenses.
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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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