Business
New CEO for New York’s Extell Development Co
Gary Barnett hands over the reins after 30 years at the helm of one of the world's most ambitious super-prime development operations.
Savills reports ‘robust’ closing quarter; warns on 2019 market falls
Global real estate advisor in line to meet full-year expectations, but foresees 2019 being overshadowed by macro-economic and political uncertainties, bringing declines in transaction volumes 'in a number…
Government teams up with property & finance industries to tackle fraud
NAEA Propertymark joins the Government's new Economic Crime Strategic Board
On forging a successful business in uncertain times: Jess Simpson Property Search
In the final part of our mini-series on the clutch of new property firms making waves in a challenging climate, we speak to the former head of Strutt & Parker's buying arm, Jess Simpson, who set up her…
On forging a successful business in uncertain times: Aykroyd & Co
When Knight Frank recruited VanHan founders Thomas van Straubenzee and Rory Penn to its Global Wealth Advisory team last year, Hannah Aykroyd decided to team up with fellow alumnus Sophie Bonsor and launch…
Former Coreco man launches internationally-focused mortgage firm
The two founders of Altura Mortgage Finance are based in London and Hong Kong
Top New York property firm launches franchise model with an eye on international expansion
Corcoran expects to open 22 new franchised offices in 2019.
On forging a successful business in uncertain times: Penfolds Estate Agents
Seasoned property pros Helen Edwardson & Becky Penfold – formerly of Hamptons and Curchods – launched a boutique estate agency venture from their West Sussex kitchen table last year.
Proptech start-up fund Concrete VC expands
Angelica Donati has joined tech-centric property business investment firm Concrete VC as a 'venture partner'
Fire guts Tenancy Deposit Scheme HQ
Nobody's been hurt and it's unlikely that any data has been lost, says the TDS, but phone and email are 'restricted'
On forging a successful business in uncertain times: Avanton
In the third instalment of our mini-series on ambitious new firms breaking out under challenging market conditions, Omer Weinberger of recently-launched developer Avanton explains the benefits of a lean…
Luxury fit-out specialist recruits construction bigwig as Chairman
Kier and Severfield man Ian Lawson has joined EE Smith as Non Executive Chairman