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Knight Frank trumpets record results in regional hubs; plots big expansion for the regional Resi Development business
“Regional property and development is going to drive the UK’s post-Covid-19 recovery over the coming years," says Knight Frank, as the firm reveals plans to grow its regional Residential Development bus…
Propertymark ramps up lobbying team
Estate agency industry trade body Propertymark has beefed up its lobbying team, adding two new Policy & Campaigns Officers to the ranks.
Marylebone’s de Walden estate confirms CEO & CFO roles
92-acre prime London estate gives permanent roles to interim Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kildea, and interim Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Griffith.
Former Zoopla director Hubble takes the helm at Boomin
Boomin has recruited Zoopla's former Commercial Director, Athena Hubble, as Managing Director.
Grosvenor names new Non Exec Chair
Former Lazard Managing Director Melanie Gee will take over from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland's current Board Chair, Jonathon Bond, in September.
Boutique agency DS Churchill teams up with Christie’s International Real Estate
The high-end consultancy, founded by Dominic Spencer-Churchill in 2003, is now representing the global network throughout the UK.
Knight Frank promotes 159
'Despite a challenging year, the firm has outperformed all expectations', says boss Alistair Elliott, announcing 67 new Partners and 92 new Associates.
Haringtons recruits London specialist from Knight Frank as Empson moves on
Saul Empson has left Haringtons UK after more than 15 years with the boutique buying agency.
Ranked: Average estate agency fees around the world
Estate agents in the UK are amongst the world's lowest-charging property brokers, according to some new research. Australia is the most expensive place to sell a home.
Heritage specialist joins Knight Frank’s resi building consultancy
Cate Statham has joined the department as senior chartered building surveyor, after more than six years at Hawkes Edwards Architects.
OnTheMarket reports first full-year profit
Jason Tebb's property portal has seen revenues climb by 22% through the pandemic year, with nearly all advertisers now converted to paying contracts.
Interview: Charlie Walsh on launching a landmark super-prime scheme in Central London
PrimeResi meets the head of resi sales at The OWO, the Hinduja Group’s new Raffles-serviced development in Whitehall, to discuss the project’s launch strategy, the rise of branded residences worldwide, and …