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"We expect that the impact of housing market cycles will continue to have a reducing impact on the Group's results," says major property Plc, which owns estate agency brands including Marsh & Parsons

Guy Gittins has stepped down as boss of Chestertons, leaving the London estate agency to ‘pursue a new challenge’.

Gordon & Co in South London and Stones Residential in North London have been bought by Foxtons Plc for £10.55mn.

Nicholas Faulkner has picked up the Century 21 UK master franchise from SDL Group, and is 'keen to expand' the brand in up-market areas.

Owner of over 90 acres of Chelsea and Knightsbridge in ‘robust health’, as value of property portfolio stabilises

"Opening doors is at the heart of what we do," says Jonathan Bramwell, head of Knight Frank's buying agency division, as a new look highlights the firms' off-market prowess.

"We have seen a continuation of lower volumes of new instructions coming to market,” says the Purplebricks management. “These market conditions have impacted the level of net instructions."

With a new more corporate look, listed estate agency network Belvoir has acquired The TIME Group, which trades as the Mortgage Advice Bureau.

Jordan Rhodes will be overseeing the fast-growing agency’s new homes division

The Duke of Westminster's property company plans to "significantly expand" its third-party co-investment model, allowing the business to pursue more diversification around the world.

How did the UK’s biggest real estate players fare amid the ups and downs of the last 12 months?

Collette Allen steps up to become Chief Operating Officer at anti-money laundering firm SmartSearch.