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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Britain’s largest lettings agency bought by huge private equity firm
OpenRent's founders have sold a majority stake in their firm to Luxembourg-based CVC, although the money involved has not been disclosed.
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Location of Harry and Meghan’s new home predicted
A leading agent reveals where he believes Prince Harry and Meghan will move to on their return to Britain.
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Centrick joins Crest Nicholson managing agent framework
The appointment enables Centrick to tender for residential development management opportunities across the housebuilder’s portfolio.
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Three out of five home sales at risk of delays
Longer transaction times mean more property searches could expire, according to TwentyEA's Nick Huntley.
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Northwood Edinburgh moves to bigger Leith headquarters
Due to its growing team and investment in sales training and mentoring, Northwood has continued its expansion across Edinburgh with a bigger office in Leith.
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Michael Bruce’s new stake in Purplebricks confirmed
Official documents now list Michael Bruce among persons of significant control of Purplebricks parent brand Strike Limited.
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Estate agency CEO puts firm’s service ‘through its paces’ with own home
Yopa boss Verona Frankish has tasked one of her agents with selling her luxury barn conversion in Nottinghamshire for £895,000.
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New calls emerge to revive Help to Buy
Help to Buy was good for buyers and the Treasury, says the Home Builders Federation's Neil Jefferson.
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Expansion plan accelerates for estate management company
The management team at Principle Estate Management has set its sights on the south coast with a new regional office.
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Savills bucks trend with revenue up
Savills' Simon Shaw reports revenue rose 9% across its global business despite a slowdown in Britain.
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