Howard Cundey exits high st, Rightmove profits rocket, London slump




Can rent guarantee insurance save agents after the fees ban?

Franchising giant Belvoir says its partnership with Let Alliance is paying dividends as its franchisees find alternative ways to drive revenue from lettings.

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Belvoir expands Central Office team

 
Belvoir has welcomed three new highly experienced members of staff, including a former franchisee, at its Central Office in Grantham, Lincolnshire, to strengthen the support provided for franchisees.

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Revealed: Why Howard Cundey threw in towel on the high street

Agent in Forest Row says he believes its attempts to compete with hybrid agents like Purplebricks ultimately backfired.

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My patch: agents reveal how they're doing around the UK

Each month we visit three estate agents to see what's happening in their local market. This month we meet members of The Guild in Kent, Wiltshire and London.

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Rightmove to launch tyre-kicker filtering service

Announcement comes today as the company reveals profits up 12% over past six months and ARPA that's shot up by £76 a month.

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Letting agent investigates alleged ‘sex for rent’ listing after Twitter user alerts Rightmove

The dubious listing, which has appeared on both Rightmove and Zoopla, is being investigated by the agent involved.

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Should estate agents trust Facebook with their business data?

The Cambridge Analytica scandal forced Facebook to make major changes to its advertising and privacy policies. Here's our handy guide for agent marketeers.

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London rental property pipeline drops by 3.5% as landlords exit

Dramatic drop in supply created by "onerous" tax burden and stagnating London house prices, claims Rightmove. But will it spread outside the capital?

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