Business
Berkeley director Ellis steps down
Longstanding exec director Sean Ellis will be leaving the upmarket developer next year
89% of builders are having to delay jobs due to materials & staff shortages
A survey of construction businesses "shows a damning situation for the building industry," says the boss of the Federation of Master Builders, with "dramatic delays to jobs" and "skyrocketing" prices
Design studio Laura Hammett debuts new brand & homewares collection
In-demand firm collaborates with interiors platform LuxDeco on first release under new brand, Laura Hammett Living.
Online estate agents are taking a larger slice of the £1m+ market
Hybrid and online estate agencies have seen their share of the £1m+ property market jump by 27% in the last two years - albeit from a low base.
Ballymore recruits new Asset Management chiefs
Tony Hymers and Ross MacCaskill have joined Ballymore Asset Management.
Countrywide Surveying launches new remote valuation tool
"PropertyFact was in the development stage long before any lockdown restrictions were in place," says CSS boss Matthew Cumber, "and the past 12 months have only emphasised just how vital technology is…
Savills reveals ethnicity pay gap
"While there is a clear pay gap today major steps have been taken to address the pay gap and working environment for minority ethnic employees," says major real estate advisor.
Former Reapit chief Barker joins HMO property management platform
Former Reapit CEO Gary Barker has thrown his weight behind a specialist shared-living property management firm.
Hamptons raises over £9k for Cancer Research
Runners and golfers from estate agency Hamptons raised over £9,000 for their chosen charity last month.
Fine & Country expands in Essex
‘Premium’ agency brand already has six operations in the county.
Ex-Strutts client services head joins property management firm
Rory Field will be spearheading expansion plans for West End-based Masterfix.
Hutton Bubear bolsters team with hires from JLL & Savills
The advisory firm has reported heightened demand for both acquisition & development consultancy services this year.