Hybrids to consolidate, Countrywide cancels directors' pay, bad landlords go viral




‘Overcrowded hybrid and online agency sector will soon consolidate like portals did’ says senior industry figure

Comments come from former Countrywide Estate Agency MD Bob Scarff, who says just five or six hybrids will remain.

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Northwood MD Eric Walker promoted to run whole of Belvoir

Colourful industry figure will now oversee day-to-day running and growth of its agency and mortgage businesses including Northwood, Belvoir and Newton Fallowell.

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Countrywide drops proposed £20m remuneration package for directors

Dramatic announcement today follows talks with key shareholders and 'golden handcuffs' will now be dropped from vote on 28th August.

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Twitter campaign to end ‘no fault’ evictions and expose bad landlords and agents goes viral

#VentYourRent hashtag on Twitter garners strong response from renters and campaigners and is likely to feature on ITV tomorrow.

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CityWest Residential funds community initiatives


CityWest Residential is to extend its funding of Westminster community projects after achieving its highest ever income in 10 years of business.

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