Countrywide Appoints Johnny Morris as New Research Director

Countrywide plc is an integrated, full service residential estate agency and property services company in the United Kingdom. The Company offers estate agency and lettings services, together with a range of complementary services, and has a presence in areas and property types which are promoted through locally respected brands. The Company operates through four segments: Retail, London, Financial Services and Business to Business (B2B). The Retail network combines estate agency and lettings operations. The London division revenue is earned from both estate agency commissions and lettings and management fees. The Financial Services division receives commission from the sale of insurance policies, mortgages and related products under contracts with financial service providers. Business to Business services comprise all lines of business, which are delivered to corporate clients, including Surveying Services, Conveyancing Services and revenue from Lambert Smith Hampton.