Breaking Property News 27/02/25

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.

 

New top appointment strengthens tenant referencing company

Adam Pigott Co-founder & CEO of Openbrix a company which bought FCC Paragon three months ago, announces that,

‘Bekki Leaves has taken up the reigns as MD and is doing a fantastic job that draws on her many years of frontline experience. Her knowledge and deep oversight of FCC Paragon will ensure the continuity of the highest levels of service to clients and stakeholders, and we are really excited at the new opportunities that are now opening up.’

‘At a pivotal time where Landlord’s need certainty we know that FCC Paragon will continue to be a leading torchbearer in the lettings sector, and just to reiterate that FCC Paragon are the only UK reference provider that backs its own references with a Warranty. We have a 17 year track record of this amazing product. Basically, we are that confident in the quality and depth of our references, which is why OpenBrix acquired the company.’

Adam has also previously at the time of the acquisition of the company that Bekki Leaves is now heading up stated that, ‘They’ve always been a strategic partner in our plans, so this feels more like the alignment of shared goals. FCC Paragon’s references and customer service are second to none and this is an opportunity to further build and expand on this strong foundation.’

Having spoken to Bekki, it is clear she has a very strong focus to both maintain the 23 year reputation of the company and to look to push it to further heights, and she was especially at pains to point out that the highly experienced team which is the backbone of the service has many individuals who have been with the company for many years, another reason for their trusted position.

Bekki Leads new Managing Director comments,

“It is a privilege to lead FCC Paragon Group through this exciting period. Having worked for the company for over 16 years the recent acquisition brings many opportunities for growth. Our well established top quality referencing and rental protection products can only be enhanced by Openbrix/tlyfe experience, technology and forward thinking.

The industry is facing many challenges with the Renters’ Rights reform bill imminent but we are confident that we can help our agents navigate this by providing complete peace of mind with our robust referencing. In fact we are so confident that we offer our own rental protection warranties so we really are putting our money where our mouth is”

Some of the services provided by the company are: Know Your Customer Checks – Available 24/7, a cost-effective Anti-Money Laundering and Facial ID Verification check helps clients ensure that they meet their  Know Your Customer obligations. Anti-Money Laundering checks help prove customers identification and that they’re not involved in any recorded suspicious activity

Facial ID Verification – Provided by a certified IDSP, the Facial ID service offers the ability to verify a client’s ID. Rental Warranties – safely and securely de-risking Landlord’s and make them feel confident that their rented property is covered for any unexpected events including non-payment of rent.

 

Andrew Stanton Executive Editor – moving property and proptech forward. PropTech-X

Andrew Stanton

CEO & Founder Proptech-PR. Proptech Real Estate Influencer, Executive Editor of Estate Agent Networking. Leading PR consultancy in Proptech & Real Estate.

You May Also Enjoy

Breaking News

Housing market’s summer surge dampened by soaring stamp duty costs

Housing market activity has surged, with buyer demand up 11 per cent and agreed sales up eight per cent year-on-year, defying typical summer slowdown National house price inflation has slowed to 1.3 per cent, driven by a 12 per cent increase in homes for sale and higher stamp duty costs for many buyers Higher stamp…
Read More
Rightmove logo
Breaking News

Rents reach another new record as tenants pay £400 more than five years ago

The average advertised rent of homes outside of London has risen to another new record this quarter of £1,365 per calendar month (pcm), but the yearly pace of rent growth continues to slow: London rents also reach a 15th consecutive new record of £2,712 pcm this quarter Five years on from the pandemic, new tenants…
Read More
Breaking News

Six UK vineyards where homebuyers avoid the 84% premium

Six affordable UK vineyards where homebuyers avoid the 84% house price premium and toast a better deal The latest research from Yopa has revealed that living close to one of the UK’s top vineyards will set homebuyers back an average of £494,739, 84% more than the current UK average house price. However, there remain a…
Read More
Breaking News

Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars

Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street. Government to overhaul planning and licensing rules to make it quicker and easier for new cafes, bars…
Read More
Breaking News

London’s prime parks command 86% property premium

The latest research from Jefferies London has found that buyers hoping to live within arm’s reach of one of the capital’s royal parks will need to stump up a serious property price premium, with the average price of property around these green spaces coming in 86% higher than the average London house price. Jefferies London…
Read More
Planning disputes on new build land
Breaking News

Padel Boom Sparks 113% Surge in Planning Applications

17,000 UK Sites Ripe for Development New insight from Searchland reveals that planning applications for padel courts surged by more than 113% in 2024, with the upward trend expected to continue throughout 2025. The explosive growth of the sport in the UK has unlocked a wealth of potential for developers and investors, with Searchland estimating…
Read More