Business & People
Branded residence growth accelerates as developers tap a ‘robust & profitable’ model
The number of "branded residence" developments around the world has jumped by 230% over the last decade, reports Savills, and is expected to nearly double again within five years.
Mount Anvil recruits Berkeley’s former Commercial Property Director
Gavin Hubrich spent 11 years at Berkeley Group's St George in London.
Fine & Country expands in Yorkshire
Two James Winn branches in North Yorkshire were acquired by Castledene Group last year, and are now operating as Fine & Country.
Purplebricks sees new instructions drop 23% as the market becomes ‘more challenging’
"We are confident that our transformed business model will partially mitigate the impact of market conditions on instruction levels," says the hybrid estate agency's management.
Savills names new Auctions Head
Robin Howeson is taking over from Chris Coleman-Smith as Savills' Head of Auctions.
Domus Nova brings in Maison for PR drive
Maison Communications has been given a brief to promote boutique estate agency Domus Nova in London and the Balearics.
Joseph Homes signs up ex-Savills star Grace
Dominic Grace has joined the strategic board of the B Corp developer, having recently left Savills after 37 years.
Grosvenor adds Knight Frank’s Elliott to its Board
Alistair Elliott, Group Chair and Senior Partner at Knight Frank, is joining the Duke of Westminster's Grosvenor Britain & Ireland as a Non Exec Director.
New land sales platform adds heavyweight tech chief
Addland officially launched six months ago, and has already built up a headcount of 35.
Watch: Estate agency fields mini-blockbuster to promote super-prime Windsor mansion
A Fine & Country branch has produced a particularly lavish video to promote a super-prime contemporary mansion near Windsor.
Knight Frank posts record profit amid ‘extraordinary’ year
Group’s latest set of annual results show a 23% boost in pre-tax profit, but turnover slipping by 7%;
Dunning rebrands Townends to Stirling Ackroyd; plots more acquisitions
Nick Dunning plans to continue building his property empire, making "at least four acquisitions a year".