The Agency secures further six months funding from Macquarie Bank

The listed estate agency, The Agency has secured a further extension to its funding from Macquarie Bank.

The terms are similar to its current arrangement which was due to expire latest this month, the shareholders have been advised.

In March it advised the Macquarie Bank debt facilities totalled $12.65 million.

The Agency Group Australia confirmed the extension of its primary banking facility by a further six months.

The Agency managing director, Paul Niardone advised this week the board has been "firmly focused on strengthening our balance sheet to support our strong operating business and future growth plans."

“Through a range of measures, including the securing of new funds via the recently completed placement and the entitlement offer, conversion of debt to equity and realisation of merger related cost savings, we have successfully recapitalised the company in line with this focus.”

It recently reported gross commission income (GCI) for August of $3.9 million, its second highest month, and $7.2 million for YTD20.

Its ttotal value of sales nationally was $213 million in August with 250 exchanges,

There were 4,359 properties under management at 31st August 2019.

Cost savings were being realised with August expenses down 10 percent on June.