Business & People
Noel Flint of Knight Frank on trophy homes, market crashes & the makings of a top-class agent
One of London's best known and most successful agents, Noel Flint retires at the end of March after nearly four decades at Knight Frank.
Two more signings for Harding Green
Hamptons International's Adrian Bedloe & John D Wood's Jack Thomas join Nick Carter's 'innovative' Kensington-based venture, taking the team headcount up to nine
Ranked: Average estate agency commissions in European countries
'The UK is actually home to the lowest estate agent fees in the EU', claims some research.
Omani billionaire’s luxury property firm rolls into London with flagship Mayfair studio
PNC Menon's Sobha Realty is launching in the UK, taking over the former Foxtons HQ on Park Lane to create a lavish 'Global Studio'.
Crest Nicholson names new MD as Bergin steps down
Peter Truscott is taking over from Peter Bergin as Chief Executive of housebuilder Crest Nicholson.
Top estate agencies accused of ‘gaming’ online review scores
Foxtons and Purplebricks have come under fire following an investigation by The Times into Trustpilot reviews.
Fine & Country moves into Western Australia
Estate agency establishes a 'flagship' Perth outpost as it looks mine the top-end of Western Australia's residential property market.
London Square launches a commercial arm
Resi developer rolls out London Square Works to 'maximise the potential' of its mixed-use developments
Strutt & Parker gears up for tenth annual ‘open house’ event
National Open House Day initiative started in 2009 with a single office in Kent; last year's event involved 35 branches, 580 properties, 1,000 buyers, and generated over £60m in offers.
RIBA warns of a ‘shrinking market for architectural services’
The market for architectural services is now shrinking 'quite significantly', say architects, as practices express 'frustration at the Brexit impasse'
CapitalRise smashes crowdfunding target
Over 500 investors have backed the luxury property crowdfunding platform, raising nearly £2m to "accelerate expansion"
Media chief joins Grosvenor board
Former Channel 5 and Getty Images boss Dawn Airey appointed as non-exec director