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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Eight big themes, six key takeaways & a digest of super-rich numbers from Knight Frank's flagship research offering.
New agency Draper London targets five-office PCL rollout
Founded by ex-Knight Frank and Aston Chase agent Craig Draper, the high-end firm is backed by former Greene & Co MD David Pollock.
$550mn Monaco deal could set new global home sale record
Details surface around a transaction in the principality’s ultra-prime Mareterra enclave that would rank among the largest ever recorded.
Knight Frank cuts UK house price forecasts again
The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.
UK Sotheby’s shrugs off market slowdown as Q1 sales hit £598mn
Top-end brokerage reports 'strong' start to 2026 with £1bn of property under offer, £4.15bn of stock on the market and 3,500 new registered buyers over £2mn.
In Pictures: 121-acre Victorian Surrey estate with cricketing pedigree asks £9.85mn
Designed by George Devey, the Grade II listed Sendholme comes with its own pitch and pavilion.
Boutique agency lines up another Beaufort Gardens double building at £19.5mn
Working with Knight Frank, Maskells picks up trophy instruction near Harrods after marshalling similar sale last year.
Required Reading: The Renters’ Rights Act is (nearly) here
Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.
Lender agrees £25.5mn finance package on £42.5mn Holland Park home
Big-ticket post-development facility 'represents a highly successful outcome in the Prime Central London market,' says financier.
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