Business & People
London buying agency AWS expands
Jake Irwin-Brown has joined Alex Woodleigh-Smith's prime property acquisition firm, having previously worked at Aykroyd & Co, Harrods Estates and Wetherell.
Consultation opens on the new Residential Property Developer Tax
Property developers should pay a "fair share" of the cost of the cladding scandal, says the Government, as it provides more detail on plans for a two-pronged tax on housebuilders.
Conran & Partners awards global PR brief
Architecture and interior design practice founded by Sir Terence Conran is looking to raise its profile across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Harding Green signs up another well-known PCL agent
Hugo Headlam, who used to run John D Wood’s branch in Belgravia, has joined the Kensington-based 'freelance' agency set up by Nick Carter.
How agents can & should protect vendors from dual fees
"In today’s competitive housing market, it is not uncommon for sellers to move agents", says Paul Offley.
Grosvenor reports first negative return since the GFC
"Our 2020 financial performance was poor by historical standards, although contextually resilient," says Grosvenor Group's Chief Executive Mark Preston, as the firm swings to a loss.
Interview: Samuel & Martin Bikhit on Berkshire Hathaway’s latest agency acquisition & Prime London ambitions
As revealed by PrimeResi today, Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network has significantly boosted its presence in Prime Central London, acquiring longstanding Knightsbridge agency Marler…
US giant Berkshire Hathaway ramps up PCL presence with Knightsbridge agency acquisition
EXCLUSIVE: Warren Buffet’s global real estate network moves into ‘London’s true super-prime neighbourhoods’ with the takeover of 163-year-old firm Marler & Marler.
‘Celebrity’ homes can command a 10% price premium, claims agency
"There has been a significant sea-change in celebrity attitudes towards collaborating with agents instructed to market their properties," says a top North London estate agency.
D&G’s Thompson moves to Keller Williams
Matthew Thompson is joining Keller Williams to run the London operation, KW Prime.
‘Financial services will be our chief engine of growth and enhanced profitability’ – LSL
UK’s second largest estate agency group reveals shift in focus amid strong set of annual results.
Property is one of Britain’s two most pandemic-resilient industries
Just one in five industries has been officially classified as "resilient" through the Coronavirus pandemic.