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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Second acquisition in two months for ambitious agency
The acquisition of Charles Kimbell brings with it the addition of 250 fully managed properties to SBK’s books.
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Keller Williams’ new CEO quits as director of own KW franchise
Mark Readings' position as a director of KW Plus in Essex was terminated earlier this month.
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Property firm hits record-breaking figures
Partner at Vail Williams says it has achieved its best ever results and points to new 'people managers' as one of key reasons for the success.
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Safeagent appoints John Midgley as new board chair
Midgley has a wealth of experience in the private rented sector and has been a member of the Safeagent board since 2014.
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Declining transaction volumes dampen results for Savills
Group CEO, Mark Ridley reveals revenue from residential transactions in the UK decreased by 18% totalling £171 million, down from £208.3 million in 2022.
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‘Let for free’ agency expands with new London office
Tim Hassell and Draker have just opened their third branch, in Notting Hill, after a successful satellite office was set up four years ago.
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Property bucks the trend with job vacancies up 75%, leading recruiter reports
Anthony Hesse of Property Personnel says estate agencies are on a recruitment drive since new year, contradicting national job vacancy figures.
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Estate agent who ‘couldn’t go on without partner’ killed himself – inquest
Norwich inquest hears how loving, caring but heartbroken Adam Thompson couldn't go on without his wife and business partner, Lucy.
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No branch closures following Belvoir/TPFG merger, promises boss
The merged organisation's new boss Gareth Samples says franchised nature of the business means competing branches will continue to compete.
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Marsh & Parsons senior jumps ship to launch Carter Jonas branch
Charlie Streatfeild will lead the the six-strong team specialising in sales, lettings and new homes in South London's neighbourhood of Southfields.
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