Business & People
Boris Johnson resigns; new Prime Minister to be installed by October
It looks like a Conservative leadership race will take place over the Summer, selecting a new Prime Minister in time for the Autumn party conference.
London Square expands with two new regional divisions
London property developer recruits heavyweights from Berkeley Homes and Mount Anvil to run new regional operations.
Health, wealth & happiness: Northacre’s new CEO on the luxury property developer’s new direction & global ambitions
In conversation with PrimeResi, the PCL developer’s newly-appointed Group CEO Walid El-Hindi explains the changes going on behind the scenes - and why its new strategy goes far beyond bricks & mortar……
Propertymark rebrands charity arm
Arbon Trust is now known as The Propertymark Trust.
Connells rolls out upgraded EPC offering across group agencies
Vibrant's "EPC+" reports provide practical steps on how to improve a property's energy efficiency.
Prime Time: New BBC show to put UK’s luxury property market under the spotlight
Rookie agents will attempt to navigate the world of super-prime real estate in a new series featuring Million Dollar Listing brokerage Nest Seekers.
John D Wood names new lettings head
Tanya Hasking is now Head of Lettings at John D Wood & Co.
Ranked: What sellers want from an estate agent
A survey of what prospective property vendors value most when choosing an estate agency puts service quality far above low fees and high valuations.
Chancellor & other top Tories resign as former Housing Minister scandal puts Johnson’s government on the brink
Nadhim Zahawi has been installed as Chancellor of the Exchequer, following the resignations of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid. [UPDATE: Housing Minister Stuart Andrew has also resigned;
Knight Frank supports Surfers Against Sewage with new company debit card
A new branded debit card encourages Knight Frank staff to donate to marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage.
JLL boosts PCL lettings team
Neil Short will be overseeing the agency’s lettings operations in Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Marylebone.
Northacre plans global expansion as focus shifts to sustainability & wellbeing
Super-prime developer embarks on ‘next chapter’ following major corporate restructure; lines up ‘diverse and unique’ portfolio of projects across the UK and the GCC worth over $3.6bn.