Business & People
Ex-Savills & Romans man launches ‘world’s first pay-to-view property platform’
Michael Riley’s new venture, ViewRabbit, promises to ‘sort serious movers from nosey neighbours, holidaymakers, wannabees and tyre kickers’ by charging an upfront viewing fee of £30.
Interview: Sarah Waller of The Knightsbridge Estate on the rise of luxury build-to-rent
Earlier this week, PrimeResi took an exclusive look at The Olayan Group’s plans to deliver a major new super-prime BTR scheme in the middle of Knightsbridge.
Where is everybody? Five reasons why there are not enough estate agency candidates
Demand for estate agents is running high but there are fewer job-seeking candidates than ever before; property recruitment consultant Anthony Hesse explains why...
Connells bolsters senior lettings team with former Foxtons director
Connells Group has revamped its senior letting team, following its acquisition of Countrywide earlier this year.
Foxtons looks to offload its Alexander Hall mortgage arm
High-profile estate agency confirms that it is "reviewing strategic options" for its mortgage business, Alexander Hall.
Modulous recruits heavyweight design and tech names
Former Squire & Partners and Canary Wharf Group director Chris Hartiss has joined construction "scale-up" company Modulous, as has ex-UBS man Correy Voo.
Savills makes raft of London sales appointments
The agency has installed a new head of office in Victoria Park and new department heads in Battersea Park, Wandsworth and Richmond.
UK Sotheby’s International Realty names new London sales heads
Shereen Malik-Akhtar has stepped up to lead the agency’s central London sales team, while ex-Aston Chase agent Lee Koffman will be heading things up across north and north west London.
Knight Frank bolsters regional development team
Nick Madden joins from Greene & Co, as Knight Frank presses on with plans to grow its regional Residential Development business by 50% over the next five years.
Boomin to launch ‘the most accurate online valuation tool ever’
Boomin's new "SmartVal" service aims to provide "a more accurate online valuation for visitors to the site with a mix of technology, data and timely interactive engagement with experienced local agents.
RIBA President stands down from the Board
Alan Jones has dramatically resigned from the Board of the Royal Institute of British Architects, after taking issue with the renewal of Chief Executive Alan Vallance's contract.
Ex-Foxtons agent assembles raft of PCL development projects
David Roberts set up Robelia earlier this year, with backing from North West-based entrepreneur Anil Pitalia.