Business & People
Assael Architecture moves into Australia
Top UK architecture firm looks to tap Australia's burgeoning build-to-rent sector.
Keller Williams names new top table team
Marc King has taken over from Josh Team as President of tech-led Texan real estate franchise Keller Williams, which has a growing presence in the UK.
‘Less than 3%’ of all leads from property portals convert to sale or let
Independent analysis finds major disparity in value for money and lead conversion rates between the three major players.
Eccord bolsters property management team
Chestertons' Aisha Ahmed joins Jo Eccles' recently rebranded firm, which now looks after £1.5bn worth of properties across PCL.
Foxtons bids to buy Douglas & Gordon
Foxtons has confirmed that it is in discussions to buy rival London estate agency chain Douglas & Gordon.
Raft of new hires at Battersea Power Station
New estates director brought in from Landsec as £9bn scheme reaches ‘pivotal moment’.
Chestertons claims biggest market share in Prime London
Agency says it was behind nearly 12% of the deals done in Prime London in 2020, as revenues rise for the fourth year on the trot.
OTM moves into profit
Property portal OnTheMarket reports profits well above expectations.
Dexters secures big-ticket investment; plots major expansion
Oakley Capital is pumping "up to £130m" into London estate agency Dexters, to fund a significant expansion to 100 branches.
Marsh & Parsons director launches new estate agency
Ben Gee has left Marsh & Parsons after 13 years to set up his own firm, called Hat and Home, offering a "fresh, modern and energetic" take on estate agency in Berkshire.
Connells recruits former Reapit chief Barker
Connells has hired former Reapit CEO Gary Barker as Chief Technology Officer, and former Zoopla man Jon Notley to lead the integration of Countrywide into the group.
Chestertons moves into Morocco
Agency makes its first foray into the African market via a new tie-up in Rabat.