Business & People
TDS picked to operate ‘powerful’ New Homes Ombudsman
Alison MacDougall of The Dispute Service is Ombudsman Designate at a soon-to-launch new-build homes watchdog, which will enforce the New Homes Quality Code.
Eccord founder named Property Advisor of the Year at virtual HNW awards bash
Jo Eccles, founder of Eccord, has been named Property Advisor of the Year at Spear's magazine's annual wealth management awards.
Global agency unveils real estate’s ‘first virtual showroom’
Engel & Völkers wants to combine the experience of going into branch with the convenience of online browsing…
Strawberry Star recruits a new COO & heavyweight Senior Advisors
Santhosh Gowda's property development firm is aiming to deliver 2,000 new homes in the UK by 2025.
Chestertons buys another London estate agency
Independent NW London agency London Residential will be absorbed into Chestertons' existing Camden office.
Avanton expands development team with new hires & promotions
London property developer promotes two to Director level and recruits two new Development Managers.
‘The near-term outlook remains strong for architects’ – but confidence is waning
"Shortages of materials, tradespeople, contractors and architects – for those seeking to recruit – are putting significant pressures and delays to the delivery of projects," says the RIBA.
Government names new architecture chief
Former Solidspace boss Sarah Allan has taken over as Whitehall's top building design mind.
Watch: ‘World’s wealthiest dog’ instructs agents to sell Miami mansion
A dog called Gunther VI is probably not selling a Miami mansion once owned by Madonna. But top-end brokers at Compass Realty are playing ball with the long-running stunt.
Sotheby’s & Realogy team up to buy Concierge Auctions
High-end online auction specialist poised for growth following surprise swoop by two of the biggest names in luxury & real estate
Luxury Italian agency gets creative with gallery-style ‘showroom’
Italy Sotheby's International Realty wants to move away from the formality of a traditional branch