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Bichard appointed to oversee RICS reforms
Lord Michael Bichard has been appointed Interim Senior Independent Governor of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, with a remit to implement the 36 recommendations for reform he made earlier this …
‘The best of his generation’: Savills pays tribute to the late David Forbes, founder & chair of the Private Office
Prime property industry titan David Forbes has passed away following a battle with cancer. He "was a consummate deal maker to the end and, arguably, the best of his generation," says his team at Savills.
Luxury fractional ownership firm inks deal with US brokerage The Agency; launches search for UK & Europe partner
Having signed up billion-dollar brokerage The Agency in the US, Sonhaus is now looking for a partner in the UK & Europe to help ‘transform the second home market’.
Fine & Country moves into Teddington
Elisard Malizi and team have taken on a second Fine & Country license in West London.
Boutique agency unveils ‘inspiring’ new digs in Primrose Hill
‘Traditional high street offices now serve as a little more than a marketing tool and are often an uninspiring place to work’, says House Collective, which has chosen to base itself in an interior-designed war…
Connells Group revenue falls 13% on ‘less frenetic’ property market
The owner of estate agencies including Hamptons and John D Wood "remains positive" despite falling revenues.
Proptech firm recruits OTM finance chief
After announcing his resignation from OnTheMarket earlier this week, Clive Beattie has now confirmed a move to Fine & Country’s parent company, nurtur.group.
Accouter expands to New York & the Middle East
London design studio Accouter has embarked on an international expansion, launching new bases in New York and Dubai
Winkworth opens fifth Devon outpost
Winkworth franchisee Chris Baker has acquired Carter Geering estate agents in Crediton.
Chestertons recruits Foxtons’ Ennis as CEO
Foxtons’ Central London & New Homes boss was the ‘standout candidate’ for the top role, says Chestertons.
LSL profits tumble, but remain above pre-pandemic level
LSL's Estate Agency brands made a £1mn operating loss in the first six months of the year, largely as a result of "extremely slow" exchange speeds.
‘Our performance was not good enough,’ says Purplebricks boss as instructions, revenues & profits plunge
Purplebricks handled 31% fewer instructions in its latest full financial year than in the previous 12 months.