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Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway enters London’s estate agency market with Kay & Co franchise deal
Sage of Omaha's investment vehicle strikes franchise deal with west London-based boutique firm; plans to roll out 'up to ten' more offices in PCL under the BH brand via acquisitions and JVs
Prime London estate agency Bective relaunches under new management
Bective - formerly Bective Leslie Marsh - has relaunched its six branches under the management of Dexters alumni Thomas Dainty and Craig Tonkin, and ownership of European real estate giant Ghelamco.
Boutique London agency shakes off winter blues with £100m sales drive
Venerable Chelsea-based firm Russell Simpson reports a storming few months, tucking away £90m worth of deals with another £58m under offer...
Veteran estate agency brand Humberts back on the expansion trail
“We feel now is the best time to be building on our success and re-starting our expansion programme,” says 179-year-old estate agency Humberts, which was bought out of administration just before the…
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Interview: Inside Strutt & Parker’s big bet on a ‘hybrid’ broker model
Exclusive: Sales chief Claire Reynolds explains how the agency's new brokerage will operate alongside traditional offices, what the move could unlock, and what it says about the industry’s evolution.
New leadership for the Savills Private Office
Rory McMullen joins Alex Christian as co-head of the property consultancy's specialist global HNW team.
St James’s Square trophy emerges from five-year ultra-luxe overhaul
Developer Henigman says freehold Lutyens mansion offers 'rare, generational opportunity to own one of the world’s finest residences'.
Forbes Gilbert-Green lands Property Vision veteran Connell
Seasoned London buying agent joins boutique property advisory firm after two decades at PV.
Jennings steps up to lead Chestertons’ resi business
Adam Jennings has been promoted to Head of Residential, in charge of the London estate agency's sales & lettings teams.
Success storeys: Top four development sales launches of last year revealed
Difficult market conditions haven't held these 'landmark' central London schemes back.
In Pictures: ‘World-renowned’ Scottish estate seeks £67mn
Tulchan is one of the great Highland estates. 'The opportunity it offers is unmatched in Scotland today,' says Savills.
Property prices are already ‘bunching’ around new mansion tax thresholds
'Some sellers are adjusting asking prices downwards,' reports big agency, as pricing strategies adapt to keep properties below the £2mn mark.
British property mogul reportedly sells $55mn NYC townhouse
One Hyde Park co-creator is said to have sold the property after acquiring a Midtown penthouse.
Prime property listening: five industry podcasts worth tuning into
Catch up on conversations with resi insiders in PrimeResi's regular round-up, featuring episodes from Knight Frank, Russell Simpson, Strutt & Parker & more...
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Dexters reports double-digit growth; aims to double revenue in five years
London estate agency maintained a 21% profit margin as income jumped 11% last year.
Strutt & Parker recruits Savills’ Hampstead sales head
Heritage agency boosts new broker network with senior north London hire.
RBKC approves 100% premium on second homes
Bills to double from 2026/27 as council moves to address £100mn-plus funding gap.
Prime London transactions dwindle as supply outpaces demand
'Activity in the property market is likely to soften as the Westminster drama escalates further,' warns Knight Frank's research chief following the Green Party's by-election triumph.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Knight Frank, Alexander Hall, Savills, Zoopla, HMRC & more...