Bichard’s review a ‘watershed moment’ for the RICS, calling for ‘urgent’ & ‘unarguable’ change
Lord Bichard's review of how the property industry's leading trade organisation is run makes 36 recommendations, calling for "nothing less than a transformation" of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
RICS picks Lord Bichard to lead major independent review
The former Director of the Institute of Government is to lead a wide-ranging review into the very fabric and purpose of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
New JV launches with £40mn prime resi development project opposite Claridge’s
The Christou brothers' 1.61 London plans to develop multiple luxury projects in Central London with partners Urbanwise and Valpre Capital. A debut site in Mayfair sets the tone...
Major developer launches ‘Central London’s first property tokenisation project’
"Knight Dragon has just revolutionised the entire European property market and will now move to do so internationally," declares founder Sammy Lee, as the developer looks to blockchain tech to boost investment…
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Blockbuster debut for Native Land’s Opus as sales top £100mn
Developer reports strong early take-up at luxury South Bank tower, as five-star lifestyle offering hits the right note with wealthy buyers.
Super-prime property firm expands with new lettings division
New offering from The Private Office: Real Estate will be targeting the top-end of the rental market in Surrey and the South East.
Knight Frank promotes 170
Agency names 31 new Partners and 58 Associates across its UK business.
Boutique agency founder moves to top-end brokerage
Moveli signs up another well-known PCL operator as platform expands its coverage across the UK.
400 agents join new members-only prime property network
Former Black Brick partner's venture has attracted key London players since launching last year.
Knight Frank relocates flagship Mayfair office
New location on South Audley Street places team ‘at the centre of one of the most significant prime and super-prime markets in London’, says high-profile agency.
Veteran agency boss shares 11-step formula for closing a mega-deal
Glentree's Trevor Abrahmsohn says his 'tried & tested' technique has helped bring home multiple transactions ranging up to £100mn.
Deal sealed on landmark Georgian mansion in West London
The Grade I listed Walpole House on Chiswick Mall was asking £12mn and sparked competitive bidding.
Poacher turned gamekeeper: Hamptons director goes buy-side with Stacks move
The national buying agency's new office in Gloucestershire will be headed by well-known former selling agent Adam Lock.
Two-thirds of buyers offer under asking price, but only 4% of homes sell at a discount
'Buyers could be negotiating harder, although not all sellers are willing to budge,' says Barclays Bank.
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