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Today, I am reflecting on the Chancellor’s surprise Spring budget decision to abolish multiple dwellings relief for Stamp Duty Land Tax...
16 March 2024
From: Features
Hunters franchisee Lester Hurst has bolstered his branch’s managed portfolio with a maiden independent acquisition. Lester, who has owned the Otley and...
12 March 2024
From: Breaking News
The landmark deal between The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) and Belvoir was ‘inevitable’ and more acquisitions could be on the card,...
11 March 2024
From: Breaking News
OnTheMarket is set to bring back its popular town hall meetings with agents. It will be the first since its acquisition by...
07 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Analysts have given their backing to Rightmove’s stock market prospects but there are warnings that it can’t “rest on its laurels”...
04 March 2024
From: Breaking News
“I like finance. I find it intellectually interesting – there’s lots of numbers and that’s great.” That sentence coming out of the...
02 March 2024
From: Features
OnTheMarket (OTM) has hailed the progress made since its acquisition by CoStar Group and believes it can displace Rightmove. The US-owned real...
01 March 2024
From: Breaking News
Pattinson Estate Agency has announced its second acquisition in as many months. The North East brand has acquired Browns Estate Agents. The news...
21 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Kerfuffle has finalised the acquisition of agency reviews platform View Agents. With the acquisition of Kerfuffle founder Simon Whale said the brand’s...
13 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Martin & Co in South West London’s long-standing franchisee Michael van de Vyver has added a fifth branch to his growing...
13 February 2024
From: Breaking News
On the 24th of January, Adam Walker wrote a very interesting piece about the consolidation of the lettings industry where he...
10 February 2024
From: Features
London agent Martyn Gerrard has acquired Palmers Green-based estate and lettings agent Range Homes. The deal, worth almost £1m, will see the...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
LSL Property Services yesterday announced the completion of its acquisition of TenetLime The property brand announced in August that it had acquired the mortgage...
06 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Irish estate agent Sherry FitzGerald Group has acquired Simon Brien Residential (SBR), described as of Northern Ireland’s leading estate agents. SBR will...
05 February 2024
From: Breaking News
Connells-owned brand Sharman Quinney has acquired Quentin Marks Estate Agents in Lincolnshire. Under the deal, Quentin Marks will retain its brand in...
31 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has acquired Stirling Ackroyd, Alexander & Co and Peter Ball in the latest high profile industry acquisition. All...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Dorset-based Oliver Miles Estate Agents has been acquired by another local brand. Its founder Oliver Miles has retired and sold the business...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Lomond has strengthened its foothold in the Midlands with its 50th acquisition since launching just three years ago. Through its John Shepherd...
15 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Extra tax and rising costs drove agency acquisitions last year and more are expected in 2024. Agency broker Atomic Consultancy has said...
09 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Savills has strengthened its European residential network with the acquisition of Verbier Hospitality SA, which trades as Verbier Location. Founded by Jürgen...
08 January 2024
From: Breaking News
Quick buy firm Upstix has appointed a head of growth to take charge of boosting acquisitions, enhancing the firm's visibility and...
19 December 2023
From: Breaking News
OnTheMarket (OTM) can still pursue its original aims of challenging the duopoly in the property portal market, its chief executive Jason...
13 December 2023
From: Breaking News
Purplebricks has shifted to a free pricing model and will replace the Strike brand. It follows Strike’s acquisition of Purplebricks earlier this...
12 December 2023
From: Breaking News
The chance for estate agents to control their own industry has been lost for good, OnTheMarket founder Trevor Abrahmsohn has claimed. Writing...
11 December 2023
From: Breaking News
OnTheMarket (OTM) critic Brett Stone has failed to get the Takeover Panel to intervene in the acquisition of the portal by...
01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
OnTheMarket (OTM) has secured more support for a takeover by CoStar UK. Proxy adviser Glass Lewis has given its backing to CoStar’s...
29 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that shareholders back the CoStar UK takeover of OnTheMarket (OTM). The independent advisory firm...
27 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Landmark Information Group has completed the acquisition of Ordnance Survey’s shares in the PointX location services database. PointX was formed in 2001...
17 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Agency brand Anthony Pepe has announced the acquisition of Chamberlains Estates in Enfield. The former owners of the Chamberlains business, Andrew Ryde...
15 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Winkworth has expanded further in Dorset with the acquisition of Christopher Batten in Wimborne – its seventh office in the county. Christopher...
09 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Foxtons has described itself as a “lettings-focused” business after announcing the acquisition of rival London agency Ludlow Thompson. The deal is worth...
08 November 2023
From: Breaking News
The founders of Mr and Mrs Clarke, who sold the business to Belvoir last year, have left the franchise brand and...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
Finders Keepers has acquired Flowers Estate Agents in Woodstock bringing the brand’s total number of branches to nine. The lettings team at...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
OnTheMarket (OTM) has accepted a takeover offer for the business. A stock market announcement this morning, following its interim results, said Co-Star...
19 October 2023
From: Breaking News
OnTheMarket (OTM) has warned of a “challenging backdrop” for agents which may impact the portal’s annual revenue. It comes amid rumours, reported...
19 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Prime London Residential, which describes itself as London’s largest single branch agency, has acquired 21 Grosvenor Gardens from Grosvenor, securing the...
19 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Foxtons has regained its position as London’s number one agent in Guy Gittins’ first year as chief executive. Former Chestertons boss Gittins...
18 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Dexters has entered the Asian property market with the acquisition of LiFE Residential. The deal strengthens Dexters position in London and also...
10 October 2023
From: Breaking News
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) is working on tools to improve its franchisee brand’s use of data and digital marketing capabilities. Gareth...
13 September 2023
From: Breaking News
As estate agents, it is important to make sure that your business is efficient and cost-effective. One of the ways to...
01 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
An industry marketing expert has questioned the strategies of ‘house of brand’ agencies. Writing exclusively for Estate Agent Today, Simon Leadbetter, former...
01 September 2023
From: Breaking News
Belvoir Group PLC has expanded its financial services network with the acquisition of MAB (South West) Ltd for £1m. This follows...
30 August 2023
From: Breaking News
Industry stalwart Paul Smith has stepped down as chief executive of Spicerhaart. The company announced yesterday that the 62-year-old is taking on...
24 August 2023
From: Breaking News
Joe Pepper has stepped down as chief executive of TM Group. It follows the acquisition of the proptech brand by Aurelius last...
23 August 2023
From: Breaking News
LSL has grown its mortgage business with another acquisition. The property brand announced yesterday that it has acquired the Tenet Mortgage network,...
22 August 2023
From: Breaking News
Belvoir has reported revenue growth for the first half of 2023 despite “challenging market conditions,” with its lettings performance offsetting lower...
04 August 2023
From: Breaking News
Rightmove’s half-year results were backed by analysts last week and even prompted speculation that it could be on the acquisition trail. Its...
31 July 2023
From: Breaking News
The market share of online and hybrid agents reduced further during the second quarter of 2023, new figures show. Analysis from property...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
A successful European self-employed agency business has entered the UK market. With annual revenues of more than £500m and 20,000 partner agents,...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
OneDome has signalled an intention to acquire more mortgage brokers as it reveals its HomeBuyer service has helped return triple-digit year-on-year...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
Chestertons has announced its second acquisition in six weeks and third of the year. The London agent has acquired boutique Chelsea agency...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...
11 July 2023
From: Sponsored Content
TM Group, a high profile provider of data and technology services such as tmconvey, mio, and tmconnect, has been sold to...
10 July 2023
From: Breaking News
Dexters has hinted at more acquisitions, particularly around greater London. Andy Shepherd, chief executive of the London agent, suggested the brand is...
27 June 2023
From: Breaking News
Connells group chief executive David Livesey has announced his intention to retire during 2024. Highly respected throughout the industry, Livesey joined Connells...
20 June 2023
From: Breaking News
Rising mortgage rates and falling house prices don’t appear to be deterring the super-rich. A report from upmarket agency Beauchamp Estates suggests...
20 June 2023
From: Breaking News
Two major agents have been on the acquisition trail this week. Chestertons, London’s oldest estate agency, has continued its expansion plans with...
09 June 2023
From: Breaking News
EweMove Northampton North has confirmed the acquisition of Martin & Co Northampton. Having finalised the deal earlier this year, franchisee Paul Chant...
07 June 2023
From: Breaking News
Savills has expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Predibisa in Portugal. The residential and commercial real estate company has 30...
05 June 2023
From: Breaking News
The Guild of Property Professionals is launching a tiered membership offer which it says will allow agents to choose according to...
01 June 2023
From: Breaking News
Connells, which acquired Countrywide just over two years ago, is now celebrating the bringing together of the combined 16,000 staff through...
31 May 2023
From: Breaking News
Independent agency brand Pat Robson & Co is celebrating 25 years of residential sales, lettings and property management. Tim Nixon launched the...
19 May 2023
From: Breaking News
Sussex based estate and lettings agency Mishon Mackay has continued its regional expansion with the acquisition of Kemptown-based brand Justin Lloyd. The...
18 May 2023
From: Breaking News
As a property market expert, I have been closely monitoring the challenges faced by the housing market, particularly the issue of...
17 May 2023
From: Breaking News
Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has acquired Liberty Gate, a Nottingham-based residential lettings and sales business which operates one branch in Nottingham...
03 May 2023
From: Breaking News
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) is ready for another acquisition, its chief executive has said. After successfully integrating Hunters into the TPFG...
19 April 2023
From: Breaking News
Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low during trading yesterday amid its latest update on the potential sale of the beleaguered...
13 April 2023
From: Breaking News
Purplebricks remains in discussions with “credible bidders” about a sale of its business, a stock market update has revealed. An announcement from...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
LSL has sold its mortgage, protection, and general insurance brokerage firms Embrace and First2Protect. The brands have been sold to Pivotal Growth,...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
A regional estate agent has expanded its presence in East Sussex with a new acquisition. Neil Newstead, founder and chief executive of...
06 April 2023
From: Breaking News
The acquisition will boost the group’s presence in South London, and both branches will be re-branded to Portico. John Chase, director at...
05 April 2023
From: Breaking News
Savills has strengthened its European residential network with the acquisition of real estate company Beliving in Italy. Founded by Danilo Orlando in...
04 April 2023
From: Breaking News
Belvoir is seeking more acquisitions this year, the agency franchise brand has revealed. The company revealed in its annual results yesterday that...
28 March 2023
From: Breaking News
UK residential property market intelligence brand Dataloft has signalled plans to expand internationally after it was acquired by PriceHubble. As part of...
22 March 2023
From: Breaking News
Newly established prime London property consultancy Tyburn, has reported the completion of multiple deals worth in excess of £60m in its...
17 March 2023
From: Breaking News
Reapit has acquired agency software provider Inspect Real Estate (IRE). The service, already used by more than 3,000 real estate customers to...
07 March 2023
From: Breaking News
Companies that own UK residential properties have under a month to revalue and tell HMRC if any are worth more than...
07 March 2023
From: Breaking News
Proptech firm iamproperty is hoping for more acquisitions this year as it plans to create a central ‘eco-system’ where agents can...
20 February 2023
From: Breaking News
Agency acquirer The Lomond Group has unveiled a rebrand to mark its two-year anniversary. Co-created at the beginning of 2021 when property...
16 February 2023
From: Breaking News
A new estate agency called WS Residential has been launched in Yorkshire, following a merger between a consultancy and an existing...
14 February 2023
From: Breaking News
A property business acquisition expert has highlighted the challenges Dexters could face in its recent takeover of Marsh & Parsons. Dexters acquired...
13 February 2023
From: Breaking News
The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) is expecting the market to align with conditions seen in 2019. A trading update from the listed...
31 January 2023
From: Breaking News
Quick-buy and part exchange company Spring has announced a leadership reshuffle as it targets £100m of property acquisitions and sales this...
31 January 2023
From: Breaking News
Dexters has acquired rival London estate agent Marsh & Parsons from LSL Property Services. The move creates an agency operating 150 offices across London,...
26 January 2023
From: Breaking News
With the property market showing signs of a slow-down and the economic outlook rather uncertain, we spoke to Lucy Noonan, founder...
18 January 2023
From: Features
Challenger portal and homebuying support platform OneDome has acquired broker CMME Mortgage and Protection from the private equity-backed CMME Group. CMME Mortgage...
12 January 2023
From: Breaking News
Fintech firm Twenty7tec has acquired mortgage affordability platform Broker Sense for an undisclosed sum. Broker Sense, founded by Stuart Phillips and Mark...
06 January 2023
From: Breaking News
We spent some time with Lucy Noonan, Founder and CEO of Atomic Consultancy, to pick her brains about the many moving...
03 December 2022
From: Features
Automated rental payment specialists PayProp recently held a high-profile event in London - PayProp Connect - which included a number of...
02 December 2022
From: Breaking News
Agents have been warned against “panic selling” when seeking an exit amid the tougher economic conditions. Lucy Noonan, founder of property sector...
30 November 2022
From: Breaking News
Making predictions for the year ahead is notoriously difficult and leaves me open to having egg on my face, but I’m...
16 November 2022
From: Breaking News
Agency website and lead generation software provider Homeflow has acquired lead management and automation business of Area Technologies. Homeflow said the move...
10 November 2022
From: Breaking News
Proptech firm iamproperty has reached a new milestone as it reveals its partner agent network has hit 5,000 firms. The milestone represents...
07 November 2022
From: Breaking News
There have been plenty of new jobs being started outside of Wesminster this month. Here are some of the latest moves that...
31 October 2022
From: Breaking News
Foxtons has upped its expectations for its full year financial performance despites acknowledging a “less certain market backdrop.” A trading update from...
27 October 2022
From: Breaking News
Connells Group chairman Stephen Shipperley is set to retire at the end of 2022. It comes as he marked his 45th anniversary...
26 October 2022
From: Breaking News
A recent study conducted by the Technical University of Denmark reported that the attention span of people around the world is...
01 October 2022
From: Features
There are no signs of a post-summer lull in the property jobs market. Here are some of the latest moves that took...