Business & People
How agents can & should protect vendors from dual fees
"In today’s competitive housing market, it is not uncommon for sellers to move agents", says Paul Offley.
Grosvenor reports first negative return since the GFC
"Our 2020 financial performance was poor by historical standards, although contextually resilient," says Grosvenor Group's Chief Executive Mark Preston, as the firm swings to a loss.
Interview: Samuel & Martin Bikhit on Berkshire Hathaway’s latest agency acquisition & Prime London ambitions
As revealed by PrimeResi today, Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network has significantly boosted its presence in Prime Central London, acquiring longstanding Knightsbridge agency Marler & …
US giant Berkshire Hathaway ramps up PCL presence with Knightsbridge agency acquisition
EXCLUSIVE: Warren Buffet’s global real estate network moves into ‘London’s true super-prime neighbourhoods’ with the takeover of 163-year-old firm Marler & Marler.
D&G’s Thompson moves to Keller Williams
Matthew Thompson is joining Keller Williams to run the London operation, KW Prime.
‘Financial services will be our chief engine of growth and enhanced profitability’ – LSL
UK’s second largest estate agency group reveals shift in focus amid strong set of annual results.
Property is one of Britain’s two most pandemic-resilient industries
Just one in five industries has been officially classified as "resilient" through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Middleton names new London & country buying heads; launches family office service
Ashley Wilsdon & Ben Horne step up at Mark Parkinson & Tom Hudson’s acquisition firm, which has also expanded its offering to cater for former clients.
Zoopla buys software firm Yourkeys
The acquisition is the latest move in Zoopla's strategy to create a "software ecosystem" for the property industry.
Beauchamp opens up in St John’s Wood; plans new global office rollout
Gary Hersham's high-profile agency launches a flagship branch in 'one of the most vibrant markets in London', and confirms further expansion plans are underway in America, the Gulf states and Asia.
Hamptons teams up with sustainability-focused home set-up service
Hamptons has partnered with Just Move In to give clients a "one-stop shop for all their essential home move admin" at no added cost.
Eccord hires new property management head
The agency's property management division now looks after more than £1.5bn of rental properties and private homes across PCL.