Business & People
Christie’s makes major New York play with launch of 120-agent brokerage
Luxury property brand builds new Manhattan operation around Warburg team, headed up by Kevelyn Guzman.
Social Circuit: LA London toasts 45 years at end-of-summer party
More than 200 property and design names gathered on the architect’s London Bridge rooftop for its annual industry bash.
Property sector cyber breaches jump 17%
Insurance firm flags growing risks.
Berkeley calls for stamp duty overhaul as cautious buyers hold fire
London development giant wants 1% SDLT cap for first-time buyers and downsizers - and the investor surcharge scrapped altogether.
Chartwell Noble recruits former Fisher German partner
Independent agency continues to build its network of country house brokers.
Rental income rises 6% across Howard de Walden’s £1.2bn resi estate
Great Estate reports high demand for Marylebone homes as wider portfolio valuation tops £4.5bn.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Knight Frank’s Andrew Groocock
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Fine & Country expands network despite subdued sales market
TPFG-owned agency brand added 24 licensees and eight international locations last year.
Billionaire financier quits UK tax residency – but keeps massive Wiltshire mansion restoration project
One of Britain’s biggest taxpayers is reportedly relocating fiscal affairs overseas.
Savills makes key resi hire in Dubai
Greg Stockton is on board to link UK developers with investors, wealth managers and adviser in the Middle East.
Seasoned Savills director moves to broker-model agency
David Johnston spent the last 21 years with Savills in Kent.
Boutique London agency names new MD; opens Fulham office
Landstones has moved into the former Draker space on Fulham Road.