Business & People
Chestertons recruits Head of Residential Developments from Foxtons to drive an ‘ambitious growth strategy’
Mark Goodeve-Docker has been brought in to quadruple the size of the Chestertons' New Homes department and establish a "one-stop shop" for developers.
Battle of the Buying Agents: Jonathan Harington on why the profession needs more regulation
Veteran buying agent Jonathan Harington calls for more regulation of the profession, after witnessing a rival's client act on "terrible advice" in order to win a 13-way bidding war.
New Housing Minister appointed; new Prime Minister to be announced by 5th September
Marcus Jones takes over the housing brief from Stuart Andrew, who took over from Chris Pincher.
Homesearch teams up with Propertymark
Big data proptech firm partners with top estate agency trade body.
Off-market property platform expands across London
Mark Wells’ Invisible Homes recently pivoted to ‘supercharge’ quiet marketing for other estate agents.
Fine & Country’s Global CEO steps down
Simon Leadbetter is off to ‘pursue other opportunities’ having spent less than a year in the top role.
CBRE’s Samworth joins Dominvs
Former CBRE boss Martin Samworth has joined Dominvs Group as a Non-Exec.
BIID names new president
Mathew Freeman officially took the reins from Lindsey Rendall at the organisation’s AGM at Beaufort House last week.
Buyer picks up ‘one of the last trophy mansions in Knightsbridge’
£35mn ‘collector’s item’ on Cadogan Square was one of the standout instructions of last year.
Knight Frank names new head of farms & estates
Will Matthews, better known as Stan in the sector, has taken over the ‘coveted’ role from Clive Hopkins, who retired from the partnership in April after 34 years.
Star footballer launches charity pop-up at Knightsbridge agency
Mason Mount took over Knight Frank’s branch on Sloane Avenue for his new initiative in aid of children’s charity Together for Short Lives.
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.