Business
Property is one of Britain’s two most pandemic-resilient industries
Just one in five industries has been officially classified as "resilient" through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Middleton names new London & country buying heads; launches family office service
Ashley Wilsdon & Ben Horne step up at Mark Parkinson & Tom Hudson’s acquisition firm, which has also expanded its offering to cater for former clients.
Zoopla buys software firm Yourkeys
The acquisition is the latest move in Zoopla's strategy to create a "software ecosystem" for the property industry.
Beauchamp opens up in St John’s Wood; plans new global office rollout
Gary Hersham's high-profile agency launches a flagship branch in 'one of the most vibrant markets in London', and confirms further expansion plans are underway in America, the Gulf states and Asia.
Hamptons teams up with sustainability-focused home set-up service
Hamptons has partnered with Just Move In to give clients a "one-stop shop for all their essential home move admin" at no added cost.
Eccord hires new property management head
The agency's property management division now looks after more than £1.5bn of rental properties and private homes across PCL.
Foxtons to review bonus payments after shareholder revolt
“It is clear that a significant proportion of shareholders did not agree with the decision to pay bonuses to Executives," said Foxtons after its AGM.
Peel names new Development Director for Liverpool Waters
Chris Capes is moving from Liverpool City Council to regeneration specialist property developer Peel L&P.
Top investment analyst downgrades Purplebricks
“Longer-term, we have become more cautious on Purplebricks’ ability to win material market share,” says UBS.
‘Activist’ Countrywide investor takes a stake in Foxtons; calls for change
Robin Paterson's Catalist says that estate agency Foxtons is "significant undervalued relative to the platform’s potential".
Rebranded Zoopla launches ‘biggest ever’ marketing campaign
Zoopla is following through on its recent rebrand with what it calls its "biggest ever marketing campaign".
Savills bolsters super-prime lettings team
Kenneth Walsh joins the agency’s high-end rental division based on Sloane Street, covering the £5,000+ per week market across north and central London.