Business
Landlord bodies to merge
The National Landlords Association and the Residential Landlords Association are planning to merge, creating a single organisation representing around 10% of the Private Rented Sector in England & Wales…
Strutt & Parker farming business finds a buyer
Robigus and Belport have acquired heritage rural property company Strutt & Parker (Farms) Limited
London estate agency taps international investor ‘feeding frenzy’, launching bulk-buy division
Developer discounts and currency plays are attracting international investors to London in a big way, says James Pendleton
Market uncertainty and planning woes send London Square into the red
Resi developer swings to a loss, blaming planning delays and market headwinds for depressing sales and scuppering £100m worth of bulk deals; chief exec Adam Lawrence says the firm has 'established a su…
Architecture practices are ‘uneasy’ about taking on permanent staff
It's a "concerning picture", says the RIBA after checking in with 239 practices around the country
Book Now: Luxury Business Sphere Summit 2019
Top-notch line-up announced for October's luxury business conference, including major prime resi players
PCL agency Aston Chase partners with luxury short-term rental firm
Tie-up with HNW vacation specialist Veeve provides the firm's clients with access to the lucrative short-let market; mansions and apartments in London with hotel-style facilities now commanding up to £50k …
Yopa installs industry veteran Chair as backers plough in another £16m
Savills-backed hybrid estate agency Yopa has raised £16m from investors, and appointed Grenville Turner as Chairman
Luxury real estate giant Engel & Völkers exits UK market; continues global expansion
German-based behemoth no longer operating in the UK, following the closure of its sole PCL branch; worldwide commission revenues soar by 11% as major rollout continues across Europe & North America..
Developer Yoo teams up with travel company for luxury holiday rental JV
John Hitchcox's design-led property firm Yoo has formed a joint venture with a travel company, opening up over 80 of its luxury residential developments around the world to holiday rentals.
Matterport recruits former Foxtons man as it ramps up European operations
3D mapping firm Matterport has been on a hiring spree as it expands across Europe; Nick Samuels has been brought on as Strategic Operational Director