Business & People
LCP chief unveils new central London ‘residents’ club’ venture
The Other House, founded by LCP's Naomi Heaton, is turning Harrington Hall Hotel in South Kensington and the Wellington Block in Covent Garden into serviced apartment members' clubs.
Knight Frank marks 125 years with ‘mission to shape the firm for the future’
London-based consultancy sets out some new strategy goals as it chalks up 125 years in business.
Former Beauchamp duo launch new luxury estate agency
Richard Douglas and Alex Bourne have assembled a ‘full roster’ of HNW clients, including Saudi royalty, and an array of super-prime instructions.
‘There is more than enough room in this marketplace for a new agency model’: Trio of high-end London agents launch new venture
Aston Chase alumni Ben Sloane and Richard Bryce have joined forces with Primrose Hill specialist Jonathan Brandling-Harris to target the North West and Central London market.
Housebuilder sues for £6m over tax advice
London property developer Mount Anvil is reportedly suing KPMG after receiving an unexpectedly large tax bill.
Hamptons expands Canary Wharf sales team
Two new recruits join the branch from Felicity J. Lord.
Estate agents are shifting their digital spend away from portals
Estate agents' digital spend has rocketed by 495% in a year, says a leading industry supplier, as more agencies are "starting to transfer their spend from portals and their high street offices to growing…
Conveyancing Association recruits Propertymark Chair
Propertymark's Interim Executive Chair, Nicky Heathcote, has joined The Conveyancing Association as Non-Executive Chair.
Purplebricks names new sales chiefs after Beckwith steps down
Chris Beckwith joined Purplebricks as Chief Sales Officer from Foxtons in March, but has left after less than two months in the job.
Chestertons adds another country to its global franchise network
Chestertons Global Franchise Holdings Limited has expanded its footprint quite significantly over the last year, from 15 countries in Q1 2020 to 21 countries today.
SW London agency makes a move on Manchester
Orlando Reid plans to expand into other key locations nationally over the next five years.
Estate agents rush to get qualified
More than 750 Propertymark Qualifications exams were sat at Pearson Vue centre in April, with another 850 booked-in for May.