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OnTheMarket profits climb as Tebb promises ‘more to come’
"We are delighted to have achieved a year of further financial and operational progress," says property portal boss Jason Tebb. "But there is much more to come."
Rightmove profits rise as estate agents spend more
Rightmove's Average Revenue Per Advertiser was 9% higher in 2021 than in 2019; estate agencies are paying the property portal over £100 more per month than before the pandemic.
Toon Planning: Disney draws up grand plans for branded residential property development
One of the biggest brands in the world, Disney, is making a move on the branded residence sector, revealing plans to build large-scale communities from scratch
How successful has the property industry been in becoming more inclusive?
If we want to attract people to the property industry, we must create an environment in which they feel comfortable to express their own identities, writes Scott Parsons, board member of LGBTQ+ real e…
GCHQ issues cyber-threat guidance for construction businesses
"Cyber security measures are as vital as wearing a hard hat on site," warns GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre, as it publishes new guidance for the construction sector.
Connells recruits Notley for permanent senior role
Former property portal heavyweight Jon Notley steered the integration of Countrywide into Connells Group last year; now he's joined the business full-time.
Record year sees Sotheby’s International Realty rack up $204bn in global sales
“Real estate proved to be a hot investment in 2021,” says Sotheby’s International Realty chief Philip White, as the brand celebrates a record-breaking year.
Why I made the move from agent to developer
Many estate agents aspire to transition into the world of property development, but why is this, and what are the key skills required to succeed? Agent-turned-developer Bruce Burkitt explains…
Savills adds two branded residence specialists to its global resi development team
Savills has restructured its global residential development consultancy department, adding two new senior faces to focus on branded residential projects.
Buyer confidence returning in the capital – London Square
The developer has seen a 36% uplift in sales over the last couple of months
Trading Standards mandates new ‘Material Information’ for all property listings
Estate agents must include prices, council tax bands and tenures on property portal listings.
VanHan & Finchatton high-flyer joins Prime Purchase
Lucy Worcester (née Yorke-Long) has joined the Savills-owned buying agency’s Chelsea-based team as a director