Business & People
Government pledges £1bn for SME housebuilders
The ENABLE Build programme - announced in the 2018 Budget - will shortly begin guaranteeing loans to smaller regional property developers.
Mace promises to go carbon-free in 2020
Global construction giant Mace Group has declared that it "will achieve net zero carbon emissions in 2020."
Chestertons hits the acquisition trail
Major London agency to focus on 'aggressive' acquisition strategy after posting a record performance in 2019
Rosewood ‘intensely focused’ on branded residences rollout
Luxury hospitality group gears up to boost its portfolio of five-star residences around the world, and embark on some stand-alone residential projects...
Prime Movers 2020: Last chance to nominate the top luxury property agencies of the year
Nominations close on Friday for PrimeResi Journal's Top 50 Buying Agency and Top 50 Boutique Estate Agency indices for 2020.
Profits drop for Crest Nicholson
FTSE 250 housebuilder saw revenues fall in 2019, as political uncertainty caused "volatility" in the market.
New regional director at Chestertons
Adam Jennings has taken charge of ten lettings departments across South West London
Countryside names new West London chief
Daniel King has stepped up to become Managing Director of Countryside's Partnerships West London division, following the recent promotion Mike Woolliscroft.
LSL reports 16% fall in estate agency revenue
Your Move and Reeds Rains closures hit group's bottom line, but London agency Marsh & Parsons manages to deliver a 'resilient performance'; group underlying operating profit still expected to come in …
‘Hub’ estate agency claims £20m Mayfair deal; expands with high street branch
Hybrid agency MyLondonHome says that it has sold a £20m super-prime property on Grosvenor Square.
Ex-Chestertons director launches new agency covering London, Monaco & the French Riviera
Matthew Jackson has decided to go it alone with new venture, Oakmont Private Office, after 'noticing the quality of service for premium property owners has dwindled over recent years'
Number of property & real estate firms in ‘significant financial distress’ jumps by 13%
2019 was a particularly tough one for the sector, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data from Begbies Traynor