Business

In conversation with PrimeResi, the hugely-respected former head of Savills' Country House Department discusses his new venture, the business of estate agency, and the state of the luxury property market

Plum Fenton has joined the firm from buying agency Haringtons to lead the Cotswolds region.

David McCooke's eponymous venture - running alongside his existing role - will specialise in land acquisition and sales operations for developer clients across London.

Global capital transaction volumes are at their lowest levels in a decade, reports firm, but prime residential markets have continued to hold up.

'Purplebricks has dramatically changed the industry by driving down the cost of estate agency,' says Sir Charles Dunstone, a major shareholder in Strike - 'and we aim to combine its significant brand recognition…

Naismiths is marking 60 years in business.

'Pre-marketing' estate agency Ostrich plans to roll out across London next year.

Lyne Arbid and Olga Fox are now co-leading the interiors team at the Chelsea-based design firm.

Milliner Financial Services has been set up by the founders of three-year-old estate agency Hat & Home.

Seb Verity been recruited from Chestertons to lead the resi-focused offering.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has surveyed PropTech insiders to uncover the key trends that are shaping the digitisation of the built environment.