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‘PropTech dragons’ assemble to steer MHCLG innovation drive
Housing Minister Esther McVey has launched a new "expert council" to support technological innovation in the property sector. Faisal Butt of Pi Labs has been recruited as the first member.
Prague partnership boosts Savills’ resi presence in Central Europe
Savills signs up independent residential agency LEXXUS in the Czech Republic
HomeLet & Let Alliance merge
Barbon Insurance Group (trading as HomeLet and Rentshield Direct) and Let Alliance have merged
Indiabulls sells PCL property arm for £200m
Indian property developer has divested 100% of its stake in the Mandarin Oriental Residences project on Hanover Square to Clivedale Overseas Ltd
Estate agency body Propertymark publishes 13-point housing policy ‘manifesto’
It's "time to regulate and reform the housing sector" says the National Association of Estate Agents as it lays out what the industry would like to see political parties pledge this election season.
Housebuilders flock to list directly on Zoopla
“Housebuilders are a business priority for Zoopla," says the portal, as major developers sign-up to list new-build homes directly
Bridging finance veteran returns to Century Capital
John Wheeler has rejoined Paul Munford's property lending firm to "lead an ambitious new growth phase"
Northacre owner is ‘in discussions with a few’ big-ticket distressed development projects in PCL
"Brexit is fully priced in," says ADFG's CEO Jassim Alseddiqi. "I strongly believe there is pent-up demand in Central London residential that will be coming up very soon ...
Crest Nicholson’s new team revises profit outlook in ‘volatile’ sales environment
Housebuilder's new Chief Executive vows to make the business "more efficient"
Political uncertainty & the tenant fees ban hit Foxtons’ revenue
London estate agency hails a "resilient performance" despite a 15% drop in sales revenue and a 4% dip from lettings.
NFB announces Construction Summit, to be held in Chelsea
The National Federation of Builders' new event aims to become "a focal point for the whole construction industry"
DM Hall’s rural property arm appoints new Head of Estate Agency
Scottish firm Baird Lumsden has hired Jennifer Campbell from Galbraith