Business & People
Venture capital firm raises $1bn for PropTech investment
Fifth Wall has just raised over £700mn for the world's biggest ever proptech investment fund, taking the heavyweight-backed VC's total capital under management to around US$3.2bn.
Prime Central London agency reports ‘sharp rise’ in big-ticket short lets
Russell Simpson is putting 'more focus' on short-term rentals, after noticing a spike in demand across PCL.
Knight Frank adds senior debt advisor to growing KFCA team
Joe Otterburn has joined KF from Europa Capital.
DDRE Global hits £400mn in sales & recruits new advisors
'New breed of property advisory' has trebled in size since being founded by Daniel Daggers, aka 'Mr Super Prime', in 2020.
Martin Samworth appointed to chair new RICS Board
Former CBRE chief to lead a new Board at the RICS, which was recommended in this year's Bichard Review.
Property listing Material Information to include broadband, flood risks & renewable energy sources
National Trading Standards has revealed more about what will be in future 'material information' requirements for property listings.
Boutique lifestyle agency picks up Almacantar PR brief
PCL developer has 'reduced its involvement with larger agencies' in response to 'market conditions'.
Former Russell Simpson lettings chief moves to Harding Green
Charlie Woods has relocated to Jersey and joined broker-model estate agency Harding Green.
PCL estate agency launches interior styling department
Chelsea-based Draker Lettings has recruited interiors consultant Anders Olsson to head up the new service, aimed at helping landlords 'outshine the competition'
‘Far more than just bricks & mortar’: What buyers need to know about branded residences
'From a legal perspective, the branded residence is more complex than a traditional purchase,' write Penny Cox and Jessica Lewis, 'for it is far more than just bricks and mortar.'
Galliard boss moves to Inland Homes
Donagh O'Sullivan left Galliard Homes earlier this year, after more than two decades with the privately-owned housebuilder.
Developer turns super-prime Mayfair development site into festive charity pop-up
Henigman and the Pollen Estate have opened a high-fashion pop-up store at the old Mayfair Police Station, raising money for homelessness charity Crisis.