Business & People

Ashley Wilsdon & Ben Horne step up at Mark Parkinson & Tom Hudson’s acquisition firm, which has also expanded its offering to cater for former clients.

Hotels may dominate the international branded residence space, but there's scope for lifestyle brands - from food and drink to fashion and tech - to move into the sector, suggests Riyan Itani.

The acquisition is the latest move in Zoopla's strategy to create a "software ecosystem" for the property industry.

Gary Hersham's high-profile agency launches a flagship branch in 'one of the most vibrant markets in London', and confirms further expansion plans are underway in America, the Gulf states and Asia.

Hamptons has partnered with Just Move In to give clients a "one-stop shop for all their essential home move admin" at no added cost.

The agency's property management division now looks after more than £1.5bn of rental properties and private homes across PCL.

“It is clear that a significant proportion of shareholders did not agree with the decision to pay bonuses to Executives," said Foxtons after its AGM.

Chris Capes is moving from Liverpool City Council to regeneration specialist property developer Peel L&P.

“Longer-term, we have become more cautious on Purplebricks’ ability to win material market share,” says UBS.

"Consumers want more information", says National Trading Standards's Estate and Letting Agency team, as it launches a survey to find out what property agents think should be essential on all portal listings.

Robin Paterson's Catalist says that estate agency Foxtons is "significant undervalued relative to the platform’s potential".

Zoopla is following through on its recent rebrand with what it calls its "biggest ever marketing campaign".