Business & People

Alasdhair Lochrane has joined the buying agency from Knight Frank in Cirencester.

A stuttering market has driven a noticeable shift in attitudes towards smaller firms with big reputations, argues agency boss Jon Byers as he blows a trumpet for boutique businesses.

Immobili di Prestigio is now branding itself as 'in association with Hamptons'.

A tech-led compliance partnership represents 'a leap forward in the use of upfront information in property transactions', says Teal Legal.

BNP Paribas Group is in exclusive talks to acquire AXA Investment Managers, in a deal that would create a European finance behemoth with €1,500bn of assets under management.

Jeremy Campbell Harris has joined Jennie Hancock's operation.

Propertymark and others want to 'generate ideas to drive evolution and ultimately help craft a system that keeps pace and can deliver maximum benefit to all users.'

The Financial Times has taken a look at the rise of buying agents in the mainstream property market, featuring insights from: Black Brick, First In The Door, Haringtons UK, LCP Private Office, Middleton…

Property firm creates new high-level role to 'drive alignment, productivity & performance' across its London sales, Country sales & Lettings divisions.

NW London specialist becomes the latest well-known name to join Daniel Daggers' luxury property advisory.

Siân-Louise Tangney's social media network 'inspires the next generation of agents, vendors and buyers', says boutique prime property firm.

Christie's International Real Estate aims to tap an 'historic moment of generational wealth transfer' with its New York-based service.