From 'Estate Agent Today' they report that Rightmove climbed into the top ten web domains in June alongside the BBC website, Google and Facebook.
The latest statistics were produced by web monitoring agencies including Comscore and counted UK page visits for the month.
Miles Shipside, commercial director of Rightmove, said: “To be amongst the top ten web domains in the UK is a notable achievement for us.
“Rightmove is synonymous with home-hunting but this underlines our position as one of the most popular overall consumer brands on the web.”
Despite concerns that the World Cup could bring a slowdown in search activity, Rightmove measured an 11% increase in pages viewed on its website compared with June of last year.
Shipside added: “In spite of the World Cup distraction, it’s a sign of growing pent-up demand that people continue to search for properties.”
I would have thought that the World Cup proved no distraction for the people of Moray, perhaps only the England v Germany game, when I could hear cheering for each German goal echoing around the area !
Only another 4 years to wait, by which time Rightmove should have cemented its place in the top 5 and Wayne Rooney will be at his prime (perhaps...).
Seems incredible but still many local agents are not listed with them. When buying a house 'out of area' it's the first port of call for all potential purchasers.
Off to the Highland Games in Forres this weekend, please say hello if you see me there, I'm always keen to meet any of my blog readers.
Until next time,
Mr J
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