Business & People
Branded resi developer Dar Global secures $275mn to ‘propel new projects’
London-listed luxury property developer works with brands including Aston Martin, Dolce & Gabbana, Lamborghini, Marriott, Missoni, Trump & W Hotels.
‘Friday has become the new Saturday’ for property viewings, says Savills chief
'Property viewings that fitted around traditional working hours are not requested in the way they once were,' says Liza-Jane Kelly.
‘The rise of the self-employed agent is seeing inroads into the market share of all estate agents’ – TwentyCi
Self-employed property brokers were behind only 1.6% of new sales instructions in Q2, but analysts expect their market share to grow.
Crown Estate sustainability chief to helm UKGBC
Judith Everett has taken over from Perkins&Will boss Sunand Prasad as Chair of the UK Green Building Council's board.
Hamptons-owner Connells Group names new CEO
Helen Charlesworth was previously Managing Director of Britain's biggest pub company, and before that ran LSL-owned estate agency chain Your Move.
CoStar updates on plan to create ‘the #1 residential property portal in the UK’
OnTheMarket's new owner boosted revenue, sales and traffic across its portfolio of websites in Q2.
Major broker platform moves into the buying agency arena
'Buyer representation is very much the next chapter in British Estate agency,' says Richard Rawlings, who is leading a new programme for Adam Day's eXp UK.
Regal names new chair
Lord Richard Harrington will be assisting the property developer with the next phase of its growth strategy.
High-end mortgage broker boosted by ‘resilient’ super-prime property markets
Enness Global reports finance applications reached £5.3bn in H1, as average property values topped £20mn.
Strutt & Parker appoints Head of New Homes in the South West
Christian Swaab previously worked for Knight Frank and Savills.
Savills Private Office expands in the US
UHNW-focused division adds to line-up following success in New York, Miami, London, Paris & the French Riviera.
Chestertons Global targets USA with ‘ambitious expansion strategy’
Salah Mussa's international real estate firm plans to expand into multiple new territories this year.