Business
‘Personalised’ listing platform Nomad raises $20m for EMEA rollout
Former Twitter & Zillow execs have backed the UAE-based start-up.
RICS commits to six-point ‘cultural change’ following Levitt report
RICS will "follow each one of Alison Levitt's recommendations to the letter", hoping to restore some "residual pride" that members feel about being part of the beleaguered property industry organisation
Galliard picks new partnership head to build West Country presence
George Baffoe-Djan has stepped up to run Strategic Partnerships for Galliard in the South West, with a remit to build the property developer's portfolio in Bath, Bristol and Exeter.
Foxtons to review pay policy after shareholder revolt
"It was clear that a significant proportion of shareholders did not agree with the decision to pay bonuses to Executive Directors under the Bonus Banking Plan, because the Company had benefited from Government…
Savills hires trio of new lettings heads in London
Senior appointments at the agency's Primrose Hill, Canary Wharf and Fulham & Bishops Park offices.
London luxury property firm inks £127.5m Qatari development deal
Mayfair-based luxury property developer Fenton Whelan has signed a massive development deal to build a new British private school campus and a healthcare facility in Qatar.
Purplebricks alumni’s ‘virtual’ Agency adds a dozen new self-employed brokers
The Agency UK has stepped up its expansion around the country, with a raft of new joiners following Purplebricks' transition away from a self-employed business model.
Northacre to complete £2bn-worth of luxury property developments in London within the next eight months
Super-prime property developer Northacre, which is wholly owned by Dubai-based SHUAA Capital, is due to complete two major luxury London schemes simultaneously in the coming months.
Architects’ workloads rise again, but ‘confidence is softening across the board’
Shortages of construction materials continue to disrupt project delivery, as does a growing lack of on-site fitters and skilled tradespeople
The Sunday Times: Selling Sunset’s Jason Oppenheim on being the world’s most famous estate agent and therapy
Star of hit Netflix real estate show 'Selling Sunset' reveals the secrets of his success - and rules out a foray across the pond for now...
Tech firm launches ‘ultra-secure’ compliance platform for estate agents
Backed by Mishcon de Reya and Alex Chesterman, Thirdfort's latest proptech product promises "bullet-proof AML for estate agents".
Ex-Knight Frank duo launch “boutique property advisory hybrid”
Matt Smith and Kris Ericsson have set up an eponymous property agency, offering buying, selling, rental and management services across the capital.