EYE NEWS UPDATE: Sales slump hits Foxtons as lettings provides limited lift

Newly launched estate agency, Draper London, has revealed plans for rapid expansion, with up to five new offices and a significant recruitment drive already underway. Founded in September 2025 by Managing Director Craig Draper, (main image left), alongside Non-Executive Chairman David Pollock, (main image right), it is targeting growth across central, north-west and west London…

Savills is reporting delays to property transaction completion times, but no rise in fall-throughs so far this year. In a trading update to the City ahead of yesterday’s AGM, the agency said there was “greater caution” due to the Middle East war. However, this had not hit the business too hard, with a 1% increase…

Many agents see AI as a solution to the overwhelming demands on their time and the growing risk of burnout. More than half (52%) plan to adopt Artificial Intelligence in their everyday work, including managing listings, leads and arranging marketing, a survey of 250 agents by CRM provider Alto found. Even more agents (66%) see…

LRG has appointed a new graduate to its Land & Development team, underlining the growing importance of nurturing new talent in an evolving estate agency landscape. Annabelle Pick joins the business as Graduate Land Consultant, supporting activity across the East Midlands, West Midlands and South Yorkshire – regions identified as key to sourcing both strategic…

Tech-driven real estate brokerage, Harding Green, has expanded with the appointment of Catherine Merrett, an established agent with over 25 years’ experience in the London property market. Catherine has built a strong reputation for integrity, professionalism and results during her career, which includes 15 years as sales manager for Antony Roberts in Richmond and roles at…

The Negotiator Awards, which took place last Friday evening, raised an amazing £25,262.91 for the chosen charity, CoppaFeel, which strives to increase awareness of breast cancer among young people. The phenomenal sum was donated by guests at the awards ceremony for the best agents and suppliers in the UK. The money was raised through a…