Countrywide has completed its merger of two subsidiary brands, expanding John D Wood & Co. by a third, while closing the Faron Sutaria brand which was established 40 years ago.
Read MoreCountrywide’s hybrid rollout
While there’s enormous ‘noise’ around ‘online-only’ and hybrid agents such as Hatched and Purplebricks, Countrywide has been quietly rolling out its online activity across swathes of the UK.
Read MoreCompany landlords surge to take a fifth of the market
The number of company landlords has increased by 6% over the past three months to a record 20% of the market, it has been revealed by Countrywide. The figure is the highest…
Read MoreAuction House London partners with Countrywide A new partnership deal means that Auction House London will now sell all future auction properties listed by Countrywide in the capital.
Read MoreJohn D Wood finishes gobbling up Countrywide stablemate Faron Sutaria
42-year-old London estate agency Faron Sutaria has disappeared for good following the completion of its merger with John D Wood. The company’s former shopfronts have now been replaced with John D Wood…
Read MoreCan smaller agents take on the hybrid agent big hitters?
After watching the recent Haye vs Bellew Heavyweight boxing fight, it became to me clear that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to the hybrid agent. During my time working agency…
Read MoreSenior Countrywide figure Ian McKenzie to head up Guild
Senior industry figure Ian McKenzie (pictured, right) has left Countrywide after five and a half years as its South Central Retail Director to take up the position of CEO at The Guild…
Read MoreStamp Duty surcharge hitting landlords hard, says Countrywide
The government’s assault on the buy-to-let market is having the desired effect on landlords, latest research from Countrywide reveals. It has revealed that since the additional three percent Stamp Duty was introduced…
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