Business & People
Devon developer looks to build national presence
The South West's soaring housing market is providing a 'launchpad' for Exeter-based Burrington Estates.
Offsite housebuilding factory opens for business
Weston Homes' spin-off modular construction company, British Offsite, has officially launched.
Broker-model London estate agency eyes national expansion with franchise roll-out
Harding Green's Nick Carter and Matthew Alexander plan to establish a network of franchised “partner offices” in prime towns and cities across the UK.
Knight Frank bolsters Cotswolds sales team
Alasdhair Lochrane has joined the agency's Cirencester branch as associate after seven years at Strutt & Parker.
HBA Residential hires top 1508 director; confirms raft of super-prime project wins
The London-based arm of global design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates has recruited William Evans as Director of Europe, and secured a string of prestigious projects - including a revamp of the 'UK's most …
Northacre, Oliver Burns & Walpole team up for British luxury craft showcase
"House of Walpole" at No
RICS bosses step down after damning Levitt Review
CEO Sean Tompkins, President Kath Fontana and others have stepped down from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, as an independent review talks of a "disaster waiting to happen", recommending RICS…
Bill Gates takes control at Four Seasons
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has agreed to sell half of his stake in the luxury hospitality group to the Microsoft mogul's Cascade Investment LLC for $2
Savills sacks employee over racist football tweet
"We can confirm that following a period of suspension the contract of an employee alleged to have sent a racist tweet from a personal social media account post the Euro 2020 Final has been terminated and…
Revenue & profits soar for Winkworth as expansion strategy pays off
'While the first half of this year was marked by an exceptional level of sales activity, it also vindicated our strategic expansion in recent years into the country', says boss Dominic Agace
West London agency toasts quartet of local price records
It's been a bumper year for longstanding Brook Green firm Finlay Brewer.
Mountgrange Heritage sales director joins PCL buying agency Aykroyd & Co
Hannah Aykroyd’s specialist acquisition firm expands its team with two key hires, in response to ‘strong client demand’