Boomin installs former Virgin boss as Chair; opens search for an MD
Recently-launched property portal Boomin has appointed former Virgin Group CEO Stephen Murphy as Non-Executive Chairman, and is looking to recruit a Managing Director.
Interview: Boomin founder Michael Bruce on his big plan to ‘reset the balance of power in the property industry’
The founder of Britain's most successful hybrid estate agency, Purplebricks, is about to launch his next big venture: taking on Rightmove and Zoopla with a new portal that's being billed as "the next generation…
Knight Frank names new Senior Partner & Group Chair
William Beardmore-Gray will take over from Alistair Elliott as Knight Frank's Senior Partner & Group Chairman in April 2022, with a remit to "introduce greater diversity and inclusion across the firm.
Former Zoopla director Hubble takes the helm at Boomin
Boomin has recruited Zoopla's former Commercial Director, Athena Hubble, as Managing Director.
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Autumn Budget ‘to hit 100,000 properties with mansion tax’
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Deal sealed on £35mn Scottish Borders estate
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Fatemi & O’Brien named among Sotheby’s top global property brokers
PCL duo achieve top-tier status across brand's 26,100-strong worldwide real estate network.
Strutts continues high-level hiring spree in PCL
Toby Downes has returned to the 140-year-old property agency after holding senior positions with Savills, Redbook & Haringtons.
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Jamie Hope reveals how a bold pricing strategy on Glebe Place sparked a bidding frenzy and delivered 20% over asking - amid some of the toughest conditions in recent memory.
Luxury developer readying £110mn Belgrave Square ‘giga-mansion’ for market – report
The former HQ of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is being reworked into one of London's grandest private homes, measuring around 22,000 sq ft.
£24mn Notting Hill mansion changes hands in ‘landmark’ deal
Stucco-fronted Grade II-listed Allom masterpiece sells after more than 20 years in the same ownership.
Middle Eastern buyer splashes £10mn on penthouses at new Kensington scheme
Agents say it's the biggest off-plan sales deal in London this year.
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Super-prime developer marks construction milestone at £200mn Bishops Avenue scheme
Valouran's flagship North London project is now at full height, due to reach practical completion in 2027.
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Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
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