Business & People
New Homes England chief marks ‘a new phase for the agency’
Housing association boss Peter Denton has been confirmed as the new Chief Exec of the government's housing agency.
Grosvenor names new Non Exec Chair
Former Lazard Managing Director Melanie Gee will take over from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland's current Board Chair, Jonathon Bond, in September.
Boutique agency DS Churchill teams up with Christie’s International Real Estate
The high-end consultancy, founded by Dominic Spencer-Churchill in 2003, is now representing the global network throughout the UK.
Knight Frank promotes 159
'Despite a challenging year, the firm has outperformed all expectations', says boss Alistair Elliott, announcing 67 new Partners and 92 new Associates.
High-tech show home to launch at King’s Road Park
Interactive Nick Auston-designed apartment at the St William scheme in Fulham aims to support local businesses and celebrate the area’s design creds.
Haringtons recruits London specialist from Knight Frank as Empson moves on
Saul Empson has left Haringtons UK after more than 15 years with the boutique buying agency.
Ranked: Average estate agency fees around the world
Estate agents in the UK are amongst the world's lowest-charging property brokers, according to some new research. Australia is the most expensive place to sell a home.
Heritage specialist joins Knight Frank’s resi building consultancy
Cate Statham has joined the department as senior chartered building surveyor, after more than six years at Hawkes Edwards Architects.
OnTheMarket reports first full-year profit
Jason Tebb's property portal has seen revenues climb by 22% through the pandemic year, with nearly all advertisers now converted to paying contracts.
Government architecture chief steps down
The Government's Head of Architecture, Andy von Bradsky, will leave the Ministry of Housing next month.
Canary Wharf chief Iacobescu steps down
Veteran tycoon will be taking on the role of non-exec chairman at CWG from next month.
Interview: Charlie Walsh on launching a landmark super-prime scheme in Central London
PrimeResi meets the head of resi sales at The OWO, the Hinduja Group’s new Raffles-serviced development in Whitehall, to discuss the project’s launch strategy, the rise of branded residences worldwide,…