Business
Harrods Estates to shutter operations after 130 years
High-profile luxury agency, founded in 1897 and a fixture of the Prime Central London market, has closed its Knightsbridge office and is no longer accepting new enquiries.
Allsop recruits former Savills director to lead new planning department
'We are pressing on with our strategy of growth in complementary business areas,' says property consultancy boss.
LSL snaps up South Coast franchise network
Meyers deal brings 10 partners and six branches into the fold.
UK Sotheby’s teams up with Sports World on big-ticket lettings
Tie-up results in ‘landmark’ transactions in Highgate and North Surrey.
BNPPRE’s Hale to lead new industry body Real Estate:UK
New organisation - bringing together AREF, BPF and IPF under one umbrella - is being billed as the 'new collective voice of the UK’s real estate industry'.
Savills in LA tie-up with top-end brokerage
‘Our clients are more global than ever before and expect a seamless service across residential markets worldwide,’ says Savills’ global residential head Victoria Garrett.
Strutt & Parker refreshes brand as growth push gathers pace
140-year-old firm’s marketing overhaul aims to 'move the brand into a more premium space' amid ongoing hiring and broker push.
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Douglas Elliman launches yacht broker division
American real estate agency says the move is 'a natural extension' for the international luxury-oriented business.
Berkeley reins-in land-buying amid ‘action to protect the business’
Big-league housebuilder is cutting operating costs and limiting new land investment, telling shareholders it 'does not believe it can make its required rate of return on investment in new land acquisitions.
Strutts bolsters Knightsbridge & Belgravia team with double hire
Heritage estate agency adds high-end specialists from Chestertons & Carter Jonas as PCL push continues.