Business & People
$200mn-backed property platform buys luxury Dubai brokerage
Former Foxtons agent’s firm acquired ahead of launch of new international high-end brand.
The New Scarcity: Liam Bailey on the evolution of luxury & what today’s HNW property buyers really value
The ingredients that once signalled luxury are becoming the easiest to copy, says Knight Frank; what increasingly commands a premium are the things that can’t be replicated...
US brokerage giant launches global division for cross-border property deals
Compass rolls into international markets including the UK with new agent network.
MIPIM makes room for luxury living & branded residences in Cannes expansion
Housing moves ‘centre stage’ as annual property industry fixture unveils biggest overhaul in its 37-year history.
Martin’s Properties installs new CEO
Former St Modwen MD succeeds Richard Bourne at the £400mn family-owned property business.
Greenwoods hires senior resi duo from Withers and Forsters
'Amalie & Poornima are as good as it gets when it comes to lawyers for high-value, complex, residential property,' says the firm's resi chief.
Knight Frank opens new office in Derbyshire
New Sales Director tasked with growing agency’s market share across the region.
Kier calls time on new property development investment
Construction giant to stop backing new schemes from FY27 as it works through a portfolio of more than 5,000 homes.
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.