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All valid points. I left countrywide in in 2016. People underestimated the expertise of Bob Scarff who was the natural next CEO with Vince Corley stepping into Bobs role. The succession planning was already there, 2 fantastic leaders who were intelligent and ready to take the business forward. Another big mistake was bringing in a number of senior managers who were failed Connells/Sequence Directors. The proof of this is they remained and supported the retail strategy and are still now in senior posts!!! Unsurprisingly the likes of Vince Corley left as could see what Platt was doing to their beloved business!! These guys have gone onto very successful careeers. The ex Sequence boys knew they were in a role way beyond their capabilities so couldn’t leave and had to be yes men to Platt and her Rets gurus!! There were some mega experienced staff on the shop floor in 2016. Connells however have a huge challenge, from my insider knowledge over 50% if the staff have less than 3 years experience!!! Connells is run very well, but to replicate that in another business and turn around a profit quickly will be a massive challenge. It will be fun if any of the South Directors at Sequence/Countrywide end up working together as there were huge fall outs around 7/8 years ago with all sorts of compromise agreements being signed.....
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18 March 2021 08:52 AM
What they have saved on staff wages whilst still generating good income is the reason they should pay it back. And so should Connells and Countrywide. There needs to be a serious audit of agency and furlough payments. All you need to do is look at the number of new instructions for these business during lockdown that claimed furlough payments!!!
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12 March 2021 13:35 PM
A few ex Sequence directors now MD’s at Countrywide won’t be feeling so positive considering they were sacked by David Plumtree and Simon Cross before leaving to mess up Countrywide !!!
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23 February 2021 11:59 AM
I wonder how long the ex Connells Directors who are now senior managers (Managing Director south etc) will last - given they were pushed out of Connells/Sequence with a nice little pay off/compromise agreement!! It’s going to be fun one thinks
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08 January 2021 11:30 AM
Let’s see where Countrywide are in 12 months Michael A. I presume you will be one of those washed up Branch Managers !
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Mike Harris
27 May 2020 17:57 PM
Let’s be honest we all know why. Firstly Countrywide are very close to calling in the administrators. They were before lockdown and certainly must be very close now if not starting proceedings. My understanding from those inside is to keep branches closed as long as possible and keep as many of the staff on furlough as there isn’t enough cash to pay wages for 3 months based on current pipeline. I think there will be some big announcements in the coming few days. Lots of talk about mortgage business changing or being sold. Also I reckon they will have to start selling of done brands.
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Mike Harris
19 May 2020 14:20 PM
Countrywide sold their RM yonks ago to vail out business and Directors made millions. Bob Scarff MD bought a brand new Bentley as offices were being shut!!!
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Mike Harris
30 April 2020 15:02 PM
They will not get through 2021 unless they sale parts of the business and conduct a huge branch closure programme. If they have £37k per branch the average branch cost is circa £20k with central costs. I honestly cannot see how they will survive.
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30 April 2020 14:23 PM
Hopefully we will see a double digit drop as house prices are way to high in comparison to income hence the lack of FTB’s. Whilst there are some good estate agents there are many who have overpriced houses to win the business. There are also way to many poor agents out there who deserve to go out of business for there poor service, doggey dealings and driving round in expensive leased cars which they can’t afford. 1980’s flash boys will fall I’m afraid
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22 April 2020 17:56 PM
The average Branch Manager according to my research earns circa £35 - £45k. The average nurse who has a degree in her subject, works 12 hours shift on her feet all day. No company car, and works considerably harder in a hospital in my eyes should earn more than and Estate Agent my friend .
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06 April 2020 11:34 AM
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05 April 2020 20:42 PM
Estate Agents have been charging too much commission for too long and earning too much money compared to Nurses etc. Driving round in flashy cars. You will now reap what you sow!
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05 April 2020 20:41 PM
Toby Phillips and Simon Old as Directors. Both sacked/paid to leave Cornell’s as failed Area Directors. Now Captaining the Titanic.
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18 March 2020 14:29 PM
Speaking to a couple of friends of mine big announcements expected next week. I am expecting the banks will call in the money as follow suit of today’s Laura Ashley. The moral in branches is worse than it has ever been. Most branches are closed with sickness in area I work. Time to shut up shop boys
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