Business
Top-end national estate agency launches ‘self-employment model’
Fine & Country is launching a new self-employed business model to run alongside its existing license model.
Zoopla also enjoys a start-of-year activity surge
All three big property portals have now reported big rises in activity in January.
Iron Bridge acquires ex-CPC finance firm Orlandis Capital
Iron Bridge Finance has snapped up a majority stake in real estate JV equity provider Orlandis Capital, which was party of Christian Candy's CPC Group until a management buyout in 2018.
Advisory firm sued over One Blackfriars tower site valuation
It's alleged that the site of the super-prime One Blackfriars scheme was undervalued in 2011, and that a sole sales agency was appointed "misfeasantly".
Winkworth repoints its brand with a new marketing campaign
Franchised firm aims to position itself "as the go-to estate agent for the long term."
Surveyors to crack down on conflicts of interest
The RICS is to review its ethical standards with a view to stamping out conflicts of interest over valuations.
200-year-old building firm Symm calls in administrators
Heritage building contractor Symm & Company has gone into administration, as has specialist dry-lining contractor Astins.
The Times: Britain’s first ‘mindful estate agent’ wants to fix the profession’s bad reputation
Hugh Graham of The Sunday Times meets Mr and Mrs Clarke's man in London, Christian Eldershaw - and his meditation coach, to find out whether a meditation session could really be the secret to sealing t…
GPE signs ‘innovative’ green finance deal
Great Portland Estates has agreed a £450m credit facility linked to its "environmental, social and governance" performance.
Knight Frank’s research head Gilmore joins Zoopla
Top property market analyst Gráinne Gilmore has left Knight Frank after 11 years to join Zoopla as Head of Research.
Four boosts property team with new communications head
Ex-Luchford & Socrates PR specialist Lindsay Castellana joins marketing agency's 60-strong property unit
LonRes turns 20: How have property prices changed around the country since the turn of the century?
Mapped: LonRes marks its 20th birthday with a dive into the house price archives...