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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Estate agency Christmas advert ‘as good as John Lewis’ – claim
Hat and Home, which is one of the first firms to reveal its festive marketing campaign, says commentary on social media has been favourable compared to the retailer's output.
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Foxtons told to put itself up for sale by big shareholders
The London agency is reported to be under pressure to sell up from two investors now.
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Big Midlands expansion for Lomond as John Shepherd buys rival’s lettings book
Last month John Shepherd launched a dedicated office in Nottingham after Lomond acquired the 600-strong lettings portfolio of Royston & Lund.
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Place in the sun? Group of estate agents sign up to become travel agents
The Good Estate Agent franchise, which has 34 agents on board, says it now has five property people signed up to also offer travel agency services.
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Foxtons reveals branch makeover with digital appeal
The London agent is in the process of redesigning the concept of the estate agency front window and the role it plays on the high streets.
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‘Bespoke’ agent e-bikes arrive in Oxford
Strutt & Parker is piloting electric bikes for agents to use on appointments across Oxford.
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Estate agency cold-starts branch despite chilly economy
Despite challenging market conditions agency bosses see the expansion as an ‘excellent opportunity’ to take the brand forward.
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Dexters set to buy major London rival firm KFH
The Neg understands agency giant Dexters is about to acquire Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward as its expansion plans gather pace.
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Growing London estate agency buys established rival
The business will continue to trade using the Chamberlains Estates brand while former Owners Andrew Ryde and Andrew Standen will both retire.
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‘We’re now one of greenest estate agents in London’ says Aspire
The agency supports global reforestation projects, enabling clients to ensure their property transactions – be it sales or rentals – are carbon neutral.
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