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Rise in first-time landlords

23 April 2012
An increasing number of first-time landlords attracted by the high yields buy-to-let properties are currently achieving are entering the lettings market, according to lettings agency Connells.

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Bristol property sales up by a third in 2012

19 April 2012
Leading local estate agency Connells has recorded significant improvements across the housing market in Bristol in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year.

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More buyers and more sales, says Connells

13 April 2012
Estate agency Connells is pleased to report it has seen more home buyers and property sales in the first quarter of 2012.

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Award-winning products now available from Connells

07 March 2012
Estate agency Connells is delighted to announce it is now offering an award-winning range of protection products provided by insurer Friends Life.

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Housing market activity accelerates into 2012

28 February 2012
National estate agency and property services group Connells today announces pre tax profits for 2011 of £35.8 million. The results reflect a gradually improving housing market during 2011 in which the Connells Group experienced a 40 per cent increase in profits when comparing the second half to the first half of the year.

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Connells offers another option for buy-to-let through new partnership with Hearthstone

27 February 2012
Award-winning local estate agency Connells has partnered with Hearthstone Investments, a new residential property fund manager, which will enable those wishing to invest in buy-to-let to do so through a managed fund rather than buying a home and letting it out themselves.

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Connells appoints new Lettings Area Manager

22 February 2012
Major growth plans for 2012 as national agency opens new lettings centres

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Property sales at five year high

21 February 2012
There’s been a huge upturn in property sales in the first six weeks of 2012, according to award-winning estate agency Connells. The local agent is delighted to report a surge of interest from buyers resulting in a 22 per cent increase in sales in the first six weeks when compared to the same period last year.

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Almost 50% more new home buyers in 2011, says Connells

14 February 2012
Award-winning new homes agent Connells is delighted to report a significant increase in the sale of new homes sales in 2011.

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Connells Lettings plans major expansion in 2012

10 February 2012
Connells estate agents is delighted to announce it will continue to make significant investment into its lettings business this year.

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Upturn in January market for Connells South West region

01 February 2012
There has been a 23 per cent increase in home sales in January 2012 compared to January 2011, according to local estate agency Connells in the South West.

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Stamp Duty holiday ends soon, Connells warns

09 January 2012
With the end of the Stamp Duty holiday looming, local estate agency Connells is warning first-time buyers to act now in order to complete before the cut off date on 24 March 2012.

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Connells to open lettings office in West Bromwich

03 January 2012
Due to their commitment to provide customers with an all round service, Connells is launching a brand new lettings operation at their office in West Bromwich on Friday 6 January.

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Bag a bargain at Connells ‘Biggest Sale Ever’

03 January 2012
For one month only in January, award-winning local estate agency Connells is holding its ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ on properties. Connells most successful sales initiative is back, offering great value homes for a limited time only so bargain hunters need to act now in order to take advantage of this unique campaign.

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Promotion for Helen Sime at Connells Lettings

19 December 2011
Connells Lettings is delighted to announce the promotion of Helen Sime to the position of Training Partner.

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Emma takes on Area Partner role at Connells

19 December 2011
Award-winning local estate agency Connells is delighted to announce the promotion of Emma Cotterill to the position of Area Partner for Bournemouth.

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Connells in Poole moves to larger premises

13 December 2011
After helping hundreds of people to move home over the years, Connells Poole staff found themselves on the other side of the fence, when they recently moved to a brand new impressive office located at 80 High Street.

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Connells strikes gold at Estate Agency of the Year Awards

13 December 2011
National estate agency Connells is delighted to announce it has won two Gold awards at the prestigious Estate Agency of the Year Awards, held in association with The Sunday Times.

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Connells Birmingham City Centre office relocates today

09 December 2011
Having helped hundreds of people move home since opening four years ago, Connells Birmingham City Centre staff have found themselves on the other side of the fence, as they today relocate to a new office in a more prominent city centre location at 145 Great Charles Street.

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Get your home ready for the New Year rush, says Connells

29 November 2011
Thinking of moving home in 2012? Estate agency Connells is urging local homeowners wishing to sell in January to get their properties ready for the traditional New Year rush.

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Connells acquires independent estate agency network

08 November 2011
Connells estate agency is delighted to announce the acquisition of Burchell Edwards, an independent network of 16 estate agency branches in the Midlands.

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New homes sales hit four year high, says Connells

24 October 2011
Award-winning new homes agent Connells has recorded its highest number of new home sales in September 2011 for over four years.

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Connells announces new 95% new-build mortgage

19 October 2011
Connells is delighted to announce it has teamed up with Skipton Building Society to provide customers with a 95% new-build mortgage designed to help those who are struggling to save for a large deposit.

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Connells Group adds Kent Reliance to mortgage panel

19 October 2011
Leading estate agency and property services provider Connells Group today announces the addition of Kent Reliance to its panel of lenders.

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Connells launches lettings service in Oxfordshire

16 September 2011
Local estate agency Connells has opened a brand new letting service in Carterton, which will be headed up by new appointment Simon Blackman, who is tasked with developing it into a major presence on the letting scene.

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No savings? No deposit? No problem

07 September 2011
Connells announces new 100% Family Guarantee mortgage

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Great time to buy and sell

01 September 2011
The summer months are traditionally a quieter period for the housing market but not this year. Connells has noted increases in the number of properties coming on the market and in the sale of second-hand and new-build properties.

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Land and New Homes Director celebrates 30 years at Connells

01 September 2011
Connells Regional Land and New Homes Director Trevor Hill recently celebrated 30 years with local estate agency Connells.

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Connells appoints new land manager in South West

18 August 2011
Award-winning Land & New Homes operator Connells is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonny Dodd as Land Manager, effective immediately.

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Adrian Scott appointed head of Connells growing Mortgage Services business

18 August 2011
Leading estate agency and property services group Connells today announces the appointment of Adrian Scott as Group Mortgage Services Director.

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Land director celebrates 20 years at Connells

10 August 2011
Rob Price, one of Connells’ most experienced and successful land directors, celebrates 20 years at the leading estate agency group.

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Connells surge in new homes sales

09 August 2011
Leading estate agency group Connells has revealed a significant upturn in new homes sales since the start of this year.

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Connells wins Co-op probate business

27 July 2011
Leading estate agency Connells is delighted to announce it has signed a three-year contract with The Co-operative’s Legal Services division to provide property disposal as part of its probate service.

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2011 builds momentum as housing market activity increases

26 July 2011
National estate agency and property services group Connells today announces pre tax profits of £16.9 million for the first half of 2011.

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Simone takes up land and new homes role

19 July 2011
Connells have strengthened their Land and New Homes team with the appointment of Simone Dhanjal as Land and New Homes Partner for Essex and Suffolk, effective immediately.

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Connells and LSL enter into joint venture with LMS

18 July 2011
It has been announced today that LSL Property Services plc (LSL) and Connells have acquired an interest in Legal Marketing Services Limited (LMS) and LMS Direct Conveyancing Limited (LMS DC) through an investment in Cybele Solutions Holdings Limited, its ultimate parent company.

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John Bagshaw named Corporate Services Director

29 June 2011
Connells Survey & Valuation Ltd. has appointed John Bagshaw as Corporate Services Director, effective immediately. John joins the company with over 30 years survey and valuation experience and will be instrumental in growing Connells’ property surveying services both with corporate clients and direct to estate agency customers.

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Connells marketing Yeovil's first sustainable development

08 June 2011
The Glove Factory includes Somerset’s first zero carbon home

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Homebuyers offered lifeline to help protect income

06 June 2011
Connells estate agency is today launching Income Protection Benefit which can be used to help homeowners should they be unable to work due to illness or injury that results in loss of earnings.

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Connells opens two new offices in May

03 June 2011
As part of its on-going expansion plans, Connells Residential opened two new offices within a week of each other in May, one in Carterton, Oxfordshire and the other in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, increasing its branch network to 156.

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Connells celebrates 75 years at the forefront of estate agency

31 May 2011
Award-winning estate agency Connells is delighted to announce that 2011 will mark its 75 year anniversary as one of the UK’s leading estate agencies.

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Connells hunt for the ideal candidates

17 May 2011
Estate agent to host recruitment evening for prospective employees

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Connells Group to exhibit at ‘Housing 2011’ conference

16 May 2011
Leading provider to affordable housing sector will showcase services in Hall M, Stand M300

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Housing market shows its resilience in April

10 May 2011
The housing market held up well in April with 24% more residential mortgage valuations conducted than a year ago, despite the shortened working month, according to the latest research by Connells Survey and Valuation.

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Connells to open office in Carterton

05 May 2011
Connells are opening a new office in the centre of Carterton, Oxfordshire, the latest addition to its network of over 150 branches throughout the Midlands and South of England.

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Connells opens lettings division in Wolverhampton

20 April 2011
Connells in Wolverhampton has opened a brand new letting division demonstrating its commitment to provide customers with an all-round service.

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Connells launches ‘Exceptional Spring Offer’ on Spanish homes

06 April 2011
Connells estate agency is delighted to announce the release of a selection of Spanish homes which for a limited period will be available at hugely discounted prices exclusively through Connells branches.

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Connells embraces new Law Society conditions of sale

04 April 2011
Connells Home Conveyancing (CHC), part of the Connells Group, has welcomed the launch of new standard conditions of sale by The Law Society.

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Another appointment for Connells New Homes

01 April 2011
Connells award-winning New Homes division has made another appointment to its growing team.

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Appointment for new Connells sales centre in Leighton Buzzard

31 March 2011
Up to 100 new jobs to be created in Leighton Buzzard

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Two new appointments at Connells

28 March 2011
Connells Land & New Homes division is pleased to announce two new appointments.

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Jon Evans appointed to set up new sales centre

21 March 2011
The Connells Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Evans to the newly created role of Divisional Managing Director for its newly created Estate Agency Sales Centre.

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Connells Group launches exclusive 90% mortgage with NatWest

10 March 2011
The Connells Group is continuing to help first-time buyers and home movers with lower deposits by launching a new and exclusive 90% LTV mortgage with NatWest Intermediary Solutions.

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Connells and Skipton provide lifeline to first time buyers with new mortgages up to 95% LTV

02 March 2011
Connells Group has teamed up with Skipton Building Society to launch new 95% and 90% LTV mortgages to help buyers with smaller deposits onto the housing ladder.

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Another outstanding result for the Connells Group

22 February 2011
National estate agency group Connells is pleased to announce pre tax profits of £48 million in 2010.

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New surveying service with Connells

14 February 2011
National estate agency Connells is urging buyers to have a survey done on their chosen property following research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) highlighting the misconceptions of what a standard mortgage valuation report can provide.

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Palmer takes leading role at Conveyancing Direct

03 February 2011
Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers (CDPL), part of the Connells Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Palmer as Managing Director

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Connells 'January Sale' is back

04 January 2011
By popular demand, Connells successful ‘January Sale’ campaign has been reinstated in 2011. This annual event gives buyers the opportunity to save up to 10 per cent on a property as home owners drop their original asking prices in a bid to sell quickly in the New Year.

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Awards success for Connells estate agency

07 December 2010
Estate agency Connells is celebrating after picking up multiple prizes at this year’s Estate Agency of the Year Awards, held on 3 December in association with the Sunday Times. Connells scooped awards in categories including Best UK Large Agency, Best Financial Services for the Group, Best New Homes and Best Innovation, as well as being shortlisted

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New head for Connells Mortgage Services

29 November 2010
Leading property services group Connells is pleased to announce the appointment of Ross Bowen as Group Mortgage Services Director.

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Connells show they care

23 November 2010
For four years in a row, staff at Connells head office and residential sales branch in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire have supported the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Appeal.

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Iain Berry hits his quarter century at Connells

17 November 2010
Regional land and new homes director Iain Berry celebrates 25 years at estate agency Connells.

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Connells win Best Sales Team at Archant Suffolk Property Awards

16 November 2010
Connells estate agency in Ipswich is celebrating after scooping the award for ‘Sales Team of the Year’ at this year’s Archant Suffolk Property Awards.

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New director has big plans for Connells in 2011

15 November 2010
Award-winning local estate agency Connells is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Jones as its new Area Director based in Stamford.

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Two new land managers at Connells

15 November 2010
Connells Land and Planning team today announces the appointment of Andrew Izamis and Tom Ayers as its new Land Managers in the Midlands.

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Connells shows where there’s a will, there’s a way

27 October 2010
Connells estate agency is encouraging homeowners to make a will, to ensure that in the event of their death, their property and money go to the people they want to benefit.

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Connells launches overseas proposition with Spanish bank

14 October 2010
Leading estate agency group Connells is delighted to announce that from today it will be selling a large number of heavily discounted Spanish properties in the UK through a new partnership with Mediterranean CAM, part of the Spanish savings bank CAM. Connells has been selected by CAM to market its bank-owned and repossessed properties across Spain.

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Connells offer help to first-time buyers

30 September 2010
Would-be first-time buyers are being given hope of getting onto the housing ladder by selling agent Connells.

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John Carolan takes the helm at Connells Asset Management

20 September 2010
The Connells Group is pleased to announce it has appointed John Carolan as Managing Director of Connells Asset Management (CAM), effective immediately. John takes up the role after nearly ten years with Connells, most recently as Managing Director of TM Group*, one of the UK’s largest property search companies.

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Connells offers top tips for landlords

14 September 2010
With mortgage lending to landlords up 13%*, letting agent Connells is offering potential landlords its top tips for successfully renting out residential property.

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Connells Land and Planning secures major land disposal instruction in the East Midlands

14 September 2010
Connells Land & Planning Division today announced a multi-million pound land instruction from Capel House Property Trust Limited to manage the sale of land in North-East Daventry, Northamptonshire.

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Move now and cut your costs, says Connells

27 August 2010
National estate agency Connells is advising anyone looking to move in the near future to do so before the VAT increase in January 2011.

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Connells appoints Daniel Gray to new homes role

11 July 2010
Connells has appointed Daniel Gray as new homes manager covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and north London.

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Connells Group signs strategic partnership with Zoopla.co.uk

08 July 2010
Leading property website, Zoopla.co.uk, has today announced that it has signed long term strategic partnerships with the UK’s three largest estate agent groups - the Connells Group, Countrywide and LSL Property Services plc.

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We'll sell your home in six weeks, says Connells

07 July 2010
National estate agency chain Connells loves a good challenge. That’s why its local teams across the UK are asking homeowners to give them just six weeks to secure a sale on their homes.

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Connells helps homeowners with free EPC

30 June 2010
Connells is delighted to announce it will be offering customers who use its home conveyancing service a free Energy Performance Certificate*worth almost £100 including VAT.

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Osborne Budget should instil confidence, says Connells

23 June 2010
The emergency budget delivered by George Osborne on 22 June should instil confidence in the economy and boost the housing market in the future, says estate agency Connells.

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Suspension of HIPs good news for housing market

20 May 2010
Estate agent Connells welcomes the Government’s recent decision to suspend the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling their property.

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Connells secures sale of historic Pearce Leather Works in Northampton

18 May 2010
Connells specialist Land and Planning operation in Northampton has agreed the sale of the Pearce Leather Works site to Lagan Homes.

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Land success for Connells as house builders increase activity

11 May 2010
The land market has turned a corner in 2010, according to Connells Land & Planning team which today announces it concluded land deals worth £40 million in the first quarter of this year.

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Greater number of mortgages for buyers in 2010

06 May 2010
The number of mortgage products available to those looking to buy a home has significantly improved since last year, according to estate agency Connells.

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Connells has best sales week in over two years

06 May 2010
Growing confidence in the housing market is translating into increased sales, according to estate agent Connells.

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Corporate Development Director appointed as Connells steps up B2B activity

28 April 2010
The Connells Group today announces the appointment of John Williams as Corporate Development Director.

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Positive start to 2010, says Connells

14 April 2010
The housing market has got off to a great start in 2010 despite fears of a double-dip recession and uncertainty about the upcoming General Election.

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Budget brings good news for the housing market

25 March 2010
Selling agent Connells believes the Government’s recent announcement to increase the Stamp Duty threshold to £250,000 for first time buyers is good news for the housing market.

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E-mortgage deeds set to transform conveyancing

23 March 2010
Connells-owned property lawyers Conveyancing Direct has become the first law firm to send an electronic mortgage deed through HM Land Registry’s ‘Business Gateway’.

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Spring has sprung for homeowners

08 March 2010
Spring is a time for new beginnings. That’s why it’s the busiest time of the year for estate agent Connells.

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Connells Group reveals exceptional results in 2009

24 February 2010
Estate agency group Connells is pleased to announce pre tax profits of £54.1 million in 2009.

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Increasing numbers looking to move in 2010

12 February 2010
The number of people looking to move home in 2010 is on the up according to Connells.

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Connells offers free tickets to Ideal Home Show

01 February 2010
Connells is offering complimentary tickets to this year’s Ideal Home Show for anyone registering with its branches or online in February.

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BNP Paribas Real Estate and the Connells Group enter strategic alliance

11 January 2010
Property adviser BNP Paribas Real Estate and estate agency group Connells have entered into a strategic partnership as part of a mutually beneficial drive to grow both parties new homes business.

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Connells adds to its awards tally

02 December 2009
Connells continued its consistent success in the Estate Agency of the Year Awards, run in association with The Sunday Times, scooping up a number of titles over a wide range of disciplines at the recent Awards Ceremony.

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