Business
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland chief steps down
Craig McWilliam had been in line to take on the group chief exec role later this year
Warren Buffett’s prime London estate agency launches property finance business
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co has teamed up with mortgage brokers John East and David Longhurst to launch Connaught Private Finance.
Urban Splash recruits two senior faces to modular housing arm
Claire Kober and Mark Shirburne-Davies have joined House by Urban Splash - a modular housing JV between Urban Splash, Sekisui House and Homes England.
Purplebricks has ‘hit a ceiling’ in the UK, claims analyst
Britain's most successful online/hybrid estate agency "has clearly hit a glass ceiling in terms of market share", says sector pundit Mike DelPrete.
Savills anticipating full-year results at the ‘upper end’ of expectations
Global real estate advisory reports 'considerable resilience' in the face of significant challenges in the UK and Hong Kong...
‘Fast & productive’ start for Keller Williams in Essex
The Readings and the Quirks have officially launched their "Keller Williams Plus" estate agency business in Essex
New money laundering regulations are now in play
New anti-money laundering rules have come into force, affecting estate agents, high-end letting agents, solicitor, banks and lenders.
Ex-Napier Watt man launches new agency
Alexander Wall's independent venture, Xander Prime, will offer a range of services including acquisitions and managed sales.
Three agency recruitment ‘resolutions’ for 2020
Recruitment boss puts forward three suggestions to help raise standards in the industry, and attract new talent...
Galliard looks to double down on Nine Elms with £100m Royal Mail deal
Property developer is planning to acquire three more plots in the former Post Office sorting complex in Nine Elms, with a view to creating a five-acre premium residential scheme.
Westminster seeks new leader as Aiken steps down
Leader Nickie Aiken recently launched the council's ambitious 20-year housing plan
Fine & Country recruits former Property Academy chief to drive brand expansion
Nicky Stevenson has left Keller Williams UK after just eight months to join estate agency brand Fine & Country in Mayfair