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A history of estate agency regulation, 1979-2020
In advance of new ROPA legislation, the House of Commons has published a potted history of estate agency regulation since 1979's Estate Agents Act.
Soho House to open flagship homewares store in Chelsea
Soho Home Studio is launching an "interiors destination" in a former chapel on Duke of York Square
Savills posts record results as residential sales revenue doubles
Like other property PLCs, Savills' profits have surged this year. The firm's UK Residential Transaction Advisory business posted record revenue in H1, nearly doubling (+97%) compared to last year.
Aitch Group to splash £60m on new sites
Boutique developer continues acquisition spree across London & the Home Counties.
How the pandemic has ‘transformed the way buying agents are seen’
"Something that was seen as a luxury before has become essential": With insights from Property Vision, Thea Carroll, Garrington, Haringtons, Prime Purchase and Stacks, PrimeResi explores how property buying…
London Square profits leap as developer boosts pipeline
West London property developer London Square has confirmed its "absolute commitment" to the capital over the next decade, expanding its business to cover a full gamut of tenures, including private sale,…
Carter Jonas boosts planning & development arm with another acquisition
JB Planning Associates, an 11-strong consultancy based in Hertfordshire, is the latest firm to be brought into the fold.
LSL reports record figures
Marsh & Parsons' parent company is the latest big property firm to report a huge rise in revenue and profits in the first half of this year.
Douglas Elliman names new CEO
Scott Durkin takes the helm at the high-profile US brokerage as Dottie Herman steps down after 18 years.
Property management bodies look to merge
The Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) and The Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) have proposed a merger, with a view to creating a "united and stronger" voice for the…
Countrywide acquisition & disposals help quadruple Connells’ profits
Connells "continues to look for investment and acquisition opportunities", says CEO David Livesey, as pre-tax profits jump from £17.2m in H1 2020 to £80.2m in H1 2021.
Fine & Country expands in the West Country
Plymouth-based Stuart Donnington has bought into the estate agency franchise, taking on a large territory that straddles Devon and Cornwall.