Business & People
Why I left the corporate world behind to become an independent agent
After seven years at a big-name firm in PCL, Charlie Gibson realised that the most important thing to his clients was not the brand, but him as an individual.
BNP Paribas Real Estate names new UK chief as Martin takes on global role
Head of commercial Etienne Prongué to succeed Andy Martin in July, taking over the running of UK operations including 60-branch agency Strutt & Parker
Decade of Virtue: Liam Bailey on the seismic rise of ESG, wellness & impact investing
As Knight Frank publishes its 14th Wealth Report, Global Head of Research Liam Bailey explores the big theme dominating the high net worth agenda right now: "the seismic change being brought about through…
‘I hope no one ever experiences what I have been through’: High-profile developer falls victim to ‘multimillion pound property scam’
High-profile developer, writer and podcaster Nicole Bremner has expressed her shock at being targeted in a "multimillion pound property scam".
Super-prime design duo launch new studio; unveil debut project at Twenty Grosvenor Square
Northacre & Linley alumni Orlando & Lisette Rodriguez are off to a flyer as Rodriguez Design Studio, delivering one of the first completed residences at the new Finchatton & Four Seasons collaboration…
McLaren Group recruits Berkeley veteran for new housebuilding business
Property giant McLaren has launched a new housebuilding arm, recruiting Berkeley First's Matthew Biddle as Managing Director.
Foxtons buys South East London estate agency for £2.2m as Chairman Watts steps down
Foxtons Plc is paying £2.2m for Woolwich-based London Stone Properties.
MIPIM postponed to June after coronavirus prompts exodus
Europe's biggest property networking event, MIPIM, has been pushed back from 10th March until the 2nd June.
Rightmove’s profits & revenue jump despite falling branch numbers
Estate agents spent an average of 8% more with Rightmove in 2019 than in 2018. But the portal lost 3% of its member agencies in the year...
Learning from other cultures is key to shaping our industry
As Europe's biggest networking jamboree faces an exodus of big names over coronavirus fears, Chris Dietz of global real estate community LeadingRE explains why meeting new people and learning about different…
Ranked: Britain’s top ten most recommended property brands
Customers are more likely to recommend Rightmove and Zoopla than any other UK property brand, according to research firm YouGov. Dexters and Hamptons are the most-recommendable estate agencies...
Propertymark introduces a new toolkit to help speed up transactions
NAEA Propertymark's new Sales Protocol Toolkit has been designed to speed up transactions and reduce fall through rates, while helping agents to comply with Consumer Protection Regulations.