Business & People
Christopher Pincher named as new Housing Minister after McVey ousting
Boris Johnson has sacked Esther McVey after just six months, installing Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher as the tenth Housing Minister in as many years...
Zoopla also enjoys a start-of-year activity surge
All three big property portals have now reported big rises in activity in January.
New FD for Octagon
Ex-Deloitte man Nick Riggs to assist with luxury developer's growth strategy as it moves into the mainstream market
Iron Bridge acquires ex-CPC finance firm Orlandis Capital
Iron Bridge Finance has snapped up a majority stake in real estate JV equity provider Orlandis Capital, which was party of Christian Candy's CPC Group until a management buyout in 2018.
Advisory firm sued over One Blackfriars tower site valuation
It's alleged that the site of the super-prime One Blackfriars scheme was undervalued in 2011, and that a sole sales agency was appointed "misfeasantly".
Sotheby’s boosts country team with US recruit
Hospitality & sales specialist Scott Cook joins UK arm of global luxury real estate network in Surrey
New Mayfair boss for Savills as Lloyd moves on
Agency installs new leadership at its flagship Mayfair & St James's operation after confirming the departure of one of its best-known agents.
Winkworth repoints its brand with a new marketing campaign
Franchised firm aims to position itself "as the go-to estate agent for the long term."
Surveyors to crack down on conflicts of interest
The RICS is to review its ethical standards with a view to stamping out conflicts of interest over valuations.
City of London names interim planning chief
Gwyn Richards will take the reins from the retiring Annie Hampson OBE next month
200-year-old building firm Symm calls in administrators
Heritage building contractor Symm & Company has gone into administration, as has specialist dry-lining contractor Astins.
The Times: Britain’s first ‘mindful estate agent’ wants to fix the profession’s bad reputation
Hugh Graham of The Sunday Times meets Mr and Mrs Clarke's man in London, Christian Eldershaw - and his meditation coach, to find out whether a meditation session could really be the secret to sealing t…