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Fine & Country has been recognised as the most recommended national estate agency brand for the second consecutive year.  YouGov research among more...

A new senior figure in Purplebricks claims the agency has much in common with selling broadband.  Nick Gunga is the new chief...

Yopa is achieving almost £13,000 more than the average agent on a typical £450,000 home, the online agency brand claims. Using TwentyCi...

Agents can expect to see a lot more of Purplebricks on their TV screens after ITV chose the online agent for...

Purplebricks has received a media-for-equity investment from ITV. The deal is worth up to £4.5m, the online agent said..  It is the first major...

Is there such a thing as an online estate agency any more? A decade ago, about the time I started editing Estate...

Verona Frankish has hit back at critics who claim fixed-fee agents who charge upfront fees have no motivation to sell. Frankish, chief...

Purplebricks has launched launched a mortgage divison, known formally as Purplebricks Mortgages Limited This will see a team of more than 150...

Strike remained in the red in the run up to its acquisition of Purplebricks last year and has new financial backing...

Who says irony is dead? That Purplebricks, of all agencies, should promote the idea of a ‘BS-Tester’ to identify false promises by...

One of the founders of self-employed brand The Agency UK (TAUK) has set out hopes for the business to dominate the...

Two brothers who previously worked as estate agents have launched a new networking platform for property professionals in the UK. Chris Tremlett,...

A shift towards self-employed estate agency models has contributed to a decline in estate agency branches, research suggests. Analysis by property data...

The liquidator of collapsed portal Boomin is investigating a sale of the portal's intellectual property to My Bespoke Room as its...

T'was three nights before Christmas, when all through the site, We’ve delivered thousands of stories to bring you delight. We’ve had Strike turn...

Agents have been warned to be wary about the resurgence of Purplebricks. It comes after the online brand was taken over by...

A media agency that has worked with brands such as Toyota and TalkTalk has been appointed to revive Purplebricks' fortunes. Purplebricks has...

Purplebricks has shifted to a free pricing model and will replace the Strike brand. It follows Strike’s acquisition of Purplebricks earlier this...

The market share of self-employed agents has grown by a third in the past year and by 500% since 2018 even...

Self-employed agency brand eXp has terminated the contract of agent Ian Wyn-Jones following allegations about his working practices. Wyn-Jones, who joined eXp...

The market share of online and hybrid agents for exchanges has fallen again during the third quarter. Figures from property data firm...

Knight Frank has entered a redundancy consultation process with staff. The agency and property brand has said up to 3% of roles...

A former senior executive for Boomin and Purplebricks has returned to traditional estate agency. Tom Kirk, previously chief product officer for Boomin...

Former Purplebricks and Boomin boss Michael Bruce has taken part in a new funding round for interior design platform My Bespoke Room. Bruce...

Marketing expert Simon Leadbetter has recommended that Purplebricks absorb its owner’s brand to consolidate its market position.  Leadbetter, former group marketing director...

A new survey has scored the top ten national real estate brands in terms of reputation, value and customer satisfaction. Using YouGov...

Purplebricks co-founder Kenny Bruce has returned to the estate agency world. Bruce, who helped launch Purplebricks with his brother Michael as well...

Purplebricks staff are facing job cuts just months after the takeover by Strike. A spokesperson for Purplebricks has confirmed rumours that it...

The market share of online and hybrid agents reduced further during the second quarter of 2023, new figures show. Analysis from property...

The gap between online and traditional high street agents has shrunk, the chief executive of Yopa has claimed. Speaking at the Propertymark...

Purplebricks ended its life on the stock market with a share price of 0.30p. It comes as the controversial online brand officially...

Purplebricks has claimed it is returning to its 'disruptive roots' after unveiling a cheaper pricing model. The online agent, officially acquired by...

The boss of new Purplebricks owner Strike has said he has “exciting plans” for the brands. It comes as Strike was officially...

Shareholders have backed the sale of Purplebricks to online rival Strike. A general meeting was held this morning for shareholders to consider...

The investment group which today withdrew an offer to buy Purplebricks says it did so because "the financial condition of Purplebricks...

 A case brought by claims firm Contractors for Justice (C4J) against Purplebricks over its agents alleged rights to certain employment benefits...

A rival offer could be on the cards for Purplebricks. The online brand has revealed that it has received an indicative proposal...

No ‘brilliant’ agents will have lost out from Purplebricks’ controversial ‘commisery’ campaign, the beleaguered brand’s former head of customer support has...

It has been another busy week in the property sector.  In his latest column, property commentator Jonathan Rolande, provides his take on...

Strike chief executive Sam Mitchell has said he is looking forward to building a “new force” in the property industry after...

Purplebricks has agreed a sale of its business to online rival Strike for a consideration of £1. It brings an end to...

Estate agent comparison site GetAgent has handed a lifeline to struggling Purplebricks sellers. It has announced that it will give home sellers...

It has certainly been a very busy week for news in the housing sector.  Here, the first of a new series of...

Two major Purplebricks shareholders have sold their stakes in the beleaguered brand, raising speculation over who they have sold to. Regulatory filings...

Online agent Strike has been granted an exclusivity period to negotiate a possible takeover of its rival Purplebricks. A late stock market...

Investors were licking their wounds yesterday after the Purplebricks’ share price plummeted by 60% off the back of warnings that it...

Purplebricks has warned its cash reserves are under threat if its strategic review and sales process isn’t completed soon. A trading update...

Strike has fallen further into the red, its latest annual accounts show. The online agent’s financial statement for the 12 months to...

Online agents have failed to capitalise on the cost of living crisis and have seen their market share for exchanges drop...

The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) is ready for another acquisition, its chief executive has said. After successfully integrating Hunters into the TPFG...

Purplebricks was the top brand for new listings and sales agreed during March, new data shows. A new quarterly market report launched...

Self-employed agency network eXp UK has passed the 400 agent mark and beyond. The brand has announced that it now has 401...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low during trading yesterday amid its latest update on the potential sale of the beleaguered...

Purplebricks remains in discussions with “credible bidders” about a sale of its business, a stock market update has revealed. An announcement from...

A regional estate agent has outlined how the rise and fall of Purplebricks has actually been a good thing for high...

News of a potential takeover gave Purplebricks’ share price a boost yesterday. Its share price rose 15.5% in a day after Estate...

Purplebricks has confirmed that it has been in discussions with online agency rival Strike regarding a potential takeover offer. As reported by...

Online agency brand Strike is believed to be considering a bid for beleaguered rival Purplebricks. A source close to the talks has...

A representative of major Purplebricks shareholder Axel Springer has stood down from the online agent’s board. It comes as the beleaguered brand...

Purplebricks has received “several credible expressions of interest” since putting itself up for sale last month, the online agent has revealed. The...

Purplebricks’ share price has continued falling after it informed the markets that it is up for sale last week. The beleaguered agency’s...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low last week after it announced a strategic review that could lead to the sale...

Purplebricks is considering an alternative ownership structure to ‘better realise the potential of the group.’ The beleaguered online agent launched a strategic...

A majority of Estate Agent Today readers have revealed they do not charge for anti-money laundering checks but around a quarter...

Purplebricks has seen its status as a so-called ‘superbrand’ decline while Savills remains the most highly-rated agency brand. The Superbrands listings are...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has attracted a trio of former Purplebricks agents as it continues its expansion into Scotland and...

Purplebricks has begun charging buyers and sellers a £60 fee for anti-money laundering (AML) checks. An online message to potential buyers interested...

Falling mortgage rates are a “false positive” for the health of the property market, analyst Davy Research has warned.  A housing research...

It has been a busy start to the year for job moves. If you want your jobs or appointments news to feature...

Online agents increased their market share in 2022 but are struggling to break into higher value markets, new data has revealed. Data...

Sellers are set to become more selective about their estate agent this year, which could hit online brands such as Purplebricks,...

Estate agency veteran Paul Vickerstaff has found a new job with Heatable following the collapse of Boomin. Vickerstaff had joined the challenger...

Agents within The Guild of Property Professionals are the only grouping in the top five positions that has seen new instruction...

Purplebricks’ share price hit a new low of 9.02p yesterday despite its chairman Paul Pindar surviving a crunch vote to oust him. Lecram...

Purplebricks chairman Paul Pindar has survived an attempt by activist investor Lecram Holdings to oust him. The activist investor, which has a...

As we get ever closer to 2023, this final Natter of the year is dedicated to the five biggest property moments of...

Purplebricks is marketing itself as a way for homeowners to save money while selling their home amid the cost of living...

Is it really just a year ago that we were nervously wondering whether yet another Christmas would be Covid-affected? Little did we...

Purplebricks’ activist investor Lecram Holdings has warned shareholders can’t afford to wait ‘while the business runs out of money’ in a...

An internal review has found examples of non-compliance with regulations at Purplebricks, the online agent’s half-year results have revealed, which could...

Purplebricks chief executive Helena Marston insists the brand's turnaround plan is working after posting a half-year loss this morning and revealing...

A market analyst has rejected claims that the property market is heading for so-called ‘Armageddon.’ Rising interest and mortgage rates as well...

Purplebricks is working on ways to diversify its revenue stream to be less susceptible to the whims of the housing market,...

Industry veteran Harry Hill has become the latest to warn of a drastic decline in house prices. The Rightmove founder and former...

Collapsed challenger portal Boomin has officially named its liquidator as company documents this morning outlined a deficiency of almost £10m in...

I’ve just read an article saying that this is the time of the online estate agency. The time in question is, of...

Purplebricks has got itself into a bind due to its addiction to brand awareness over addressing the customer experience of paying...

Purplebricks has written to shareholders urging them to reject “disruptive” resolutions calling for chairman Paul Pindar to be sacked and replaced...

Purplebricks has set a date for a crunch vote over the future of its chairman. It comes after shareholder Lecram Holdings used...

Axel Springer’s investment in beleaguered online agent Purplebricks is now worth half its original value, it has been claimed. An article by...

Aside from all the news surrounding the Autumn Statement this week, which will have a significant bearing on the property market...

Activist investor Lecram Holdings has used its new 5.16% stake in Purplebricks to call for the beleaguered online agent to remove...

Self-employed estate partnership brand The Agency UK (TAUK) has launched a series of roadshows to attract agents to its offering. The company...

Challenger portal and property platform Boomin informed staff that it was calling in liquidators yesterday. As first reported by Sky News, the...

Boomin users have been emailed this afternoon to confirm that the challenger portal has “reluctantly” been placed into liquidation. An email from...

Purplebricks chief financial officer (CFO) Steve Long is to leave the online agent after just a year in the role. The beleaguered...

The market share of hybrid and online agents increased slightly during the third quarter of 2022 but firms are still struggling...

Estate Agent Today has been told that Lecram Holdings – the investment vehicle of Adam Smith which last week increased its...

The apparent battle for the future of beleaguered online agency brand Purplebricks took an interesting turn last week when activist investor...

In tougher times – as is the case now, post-Covid, post-Brexit, cost-of-living crisis, war in Ukraine, etc – reputation and consumer...