Trading update from Purplebricks

September 15, 2016
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Purplebricks PLC issues a trading update for the 19 week period to 14 September 2016 in advance of its AGM to be held at 10.00am today.

Commenting on the update, Michael Bruce, Chief Executive, said: “We continue to win market share through a combination of our compelling customer proposition, increased brand awareness and the ongoing recruitment of high quality Local Property Experts, which is driving our local service across the country. We are confident that the same model and the quality of the local management team will prove successful in Australia.

 “The way consumers transact residential property is changing and this is being led by the Purplebricks model. Our technology, marketing expertise and strong culture, coupled with our low fixed cost business model makes us best placed to win in this market. We are confident in the future and delivering value for all of our stakeholders.” 

 

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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