Posts Tagged ‘purplebricks’
BREAKING PROPERTY NEWS – 25/04/2022
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. What’s next for Purplebricks? Purplebricks has a new CEO Helena Marston, following the rapid departure of Vic Darvey. But what strategy will she use to get that 21.5p AIM share price ticking upward? Parking up the likely class action that is about to engulf…
Read MoreCan I sell my Property without using an Estate Agent?
There is no law saying that you need to use an estate agent when selling your home / property. The bigger question is not so much can you sell in regards to legally, but can you sell in regards to finding a buyer and completing the transaction! So if you came to this blog post…
Read MoreWEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP – 17/12/2021
A roundup of the week’s top property and proptech news stories in partnership with Proptech-X Gove the great leveller is not levelling up the lettings sector Is Purplebricks on the edge of collapse as share price drops 20% in a day? Estate agents working from home: is it Plan B or a future trend? Over…
Read MoreBREAKING PROPERTY NEWS – 13/12/2021
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Purplebricks may have yet another multi-million pound problem on its hands The beleaguered Purplebricks, whose share price on the AIM has fallen like a stone in recent times, now has a new potential problem. It has been alleged that it has failed to follow…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS – top 5 stories 05/07/2021
Daily bite-sized proptech and real estate news in partnership with Proptech-X. Today, Stanton looks at Purplebricks, AskHomey, John Lewis, and more. Purplebricks has its day of reckoning Dharmesh Mistry sees into the future, says all the dots will join up John Lewis follows Lloyds Bank into lettings NRLA: The laws underpinning the PRS are…
Read MorePurplebricks confirms that the acquisition of Duproprio/ComFree completed on 6 July.
Purplebricks Group plc confirms today that the acquisition of Duproprio/ComFree completed on 6 July. Commenting on the acquisition, Michael Bruce, Global CEO of Purplebricks, said: “Following the successful strategic investment of £125m in Purplebricks by Axel Springer we are pleased to have made this acquisition of what is the leading digital real estate business in…
Read MoreComplaints against Purplebricks upheld by ASA
Purplebricks has been ordered to change what is seen as misleading advertising on their website after a set of complaints against it were upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ASA action required that the advertisement must not appear again in the form complained of. The ASA stated: We told Purplebricks Group plc to…
Read MoreWhy are you so worried about Online Estate Agents?
Does a Purple For sale board make you worried?
Read MoreWe interview Kevin, an Ex Purplebricks Agent and Client!
I noticed some of Kevin Ray’s videos on Youtube from property video tours under the PurpleBrick branding to leaving feedback on how their services worked for him during his house sale – I thought I would get some answers from someone who has seen both sides of Purplebricks, ie the selling as an agent to…
Read MorePurpleBricks – It’s a love or hate relationship isn’t it?
For any news channel, editor, writer, blogger, vlogger, social media marketeer and literally near enough anyone with an opinion to share out to an audience, Purplebricks really gives us some amazing content to tuck in to in order to keep our readers and viewers engaged. Love them or hate them, use them or not, save…
Read MoreASA upheld CIELA’s complaint against Purplebricks
In October of last year, the ASA upheld CIELA’s complaint against Purplebricks, finding that its “com-misery” advertisements breach the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising (BCAP) Code Rules 3.1, 3.2 and 3.33. It demanded that Purplebricks amend its advertisements to “ensure that when making a comparison to other fee models in their ads, they made it…
Read MoreStop Moaning about Purplebricks
How would your life be different if you stopped worrying about Purplebricks and the Online crowd
Read MoreLee Wainwright appointed CEO of Purplebricks’ UK operations
Purplebricks Group plc the hybrid estate agent, has announced today that Lee Wainwright has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Purplebricks’ UK operations with immediate effect. Commenting on the announcement, Michael Bruce, Group Chief Executive, said: “We are very fortunate to have someone of Lee’s experience and track record in the industry heading up…
Read MoreUK business continues its rapid top line growth says Purplebricks CEO Michael Bruce
Purplebricks Group plc today released their interim results for the 6 months ended 31 October 2017. Group revenue up 150% to £46.8m. Impressive UK performance, raising average revenue per transaction 14%. Commenting on the results, Michael Bruce, Group CEO, said: “We have had a great first half, with strong trading, significant strategic progress and substantial…
Read MoreBeating Purplebricks at The Free Val
A great story to tell on the sofa at the FV if you are challenged on cheap fee online agents .. like PB and Yopa
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