Business & People
Boutique London agency snaps up another lettings portfolio
Around 50 managed properties join the firm’s books as it continues its expansion across PCL & SW London.
Baccarat enlists supermodel for branded residences campaign
French crystal purveyor turns to top fashion-world names to sell its vision of island life.
Strutts puts AI to work on property search, claiming agency first
Heritage firm's new website takes buyer briefs in everyday speak, with listings also being readied for discovery through ChatGPT and its rivals.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Knight Frank’s James Cleland
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Taylor Howes brings in David Collins Studio exec to drive expansion
Senior hire comes as top-end studio completes a Holland Park Gate penthouse, installs a Swiss chalet and eyes growth across Europe & the Middle East.
Chestertons names new head of land, development & investment
George Davey takes on a London-wide brief as the agency expands its resi development operation.
Former top US brokers each sentenced to 30 years in prison
Two once-prominent luxury agents and their brother were convicted in a federal sex-trafficking case earlier this year.
BNP Paribas Real Estate shifts resi valuation team to Strutt & Parker
David Couch takes charge of Strutt's enlarged valuation operation.
Land Registry looks to open up ownership data
Proposals could make it easier to trace who owns what across nearly all registered land in England and Wales.
Social Circuit: Marcus Cooper Group & Valouran launch boutique St John’s Wood scheme
In Pictures: Property crowd gathers to toast the conversion of a landmark former chapel into five luxury apartments.
Agency pledges full Primrose Hill sale fee to local charity
House Collective calls on businesses to give more back to their neighbourhoods, as it donates its sales commission to support young people affected by violence and school exclusion.
Savills brings in Aston Chase veteran Rosenblatt
Firm bolsters St John's Wood team with one of NW London's best-known operators.