Business & People
Why independent agencies need to stay hungry
A stuttering market has driven a noticeable shift in attitudes towards smaller firms with big reputations, argues agency boss Jon Byers as he blows a trumpet for boutique businesses.
Hamptons teams up with Rome real estate agency
Immobili di Prestigio is now branding itself as 'in association with Hamptons'.
Knight Frank rolls out Home Owner’s Passports to ‘transform the way properties are sold’
A tech-led compliance partnership represents 'a leap forward in the use of upfront information in property transactions', says Teal Legal.
Strutt & Parker owner set to buy AXA IM for €5.1bn
BNP Paribas Group is in exclusive talks to acquire AXA Investment Managers, in a deal that would create a European finance behemoth with €1,500bn of assets under management.
Well-known buying agent moves to Property Acquisitions in the Home Counties
Jeremy Campbell Harris has joined Jennie Hancock's operation.
Property industry bodies seek ‘real world’ views on Material Information rules
Propertymark and others want to 'generate ideas to drive evolution and ultimately help craft a system that keeps pace and can deliver maximum benefit to all users.'
FT: Call My Buying Agent!
The Financial Times has taken a look at the rise of buying agents in the mainstream property market, featuring insights from: Black Brick, First In The Door, Haringtons UK, LCP Private Office, Middleton…
Knight Frank names Groocock as COO of UK estate agency business
Property firm creates new high-level role to 'drive alignment, productivity & performance' across its London sales, Country sales & Lettings divisions.
DDRE Global signs former Knight Frank & Foxtons star Orly Lehmann
NW London specialist becomes the latest well-known name to join Daniel Daggers' luxury property advisory.
High-profile agent & influencer joins London House
Siân-Louise Tangney's social media network 'inspires the next generation of agents, vendors and buyers', says boutique prime property firm.
Luxury real estate brokerage launches ‘first of its kind’ Trusts & Estates Division
Christie's International Real Estate aims to tap an 'historic moment of generational wealth transfer' with its New York-based service.
London-based luxury property brokerage signs former NBA player
Predrag Savović will be heading Nest Seekers International's Private Office division in Montenegro.