Business & People
No upturn this year says Foxtons; profits likely to be ‘significantly lower’ after Brexit vote
Estate agency Foxtons has warned investors that its profits are likely to be "significantly lower" than last year, as the UK's decision to leave the EU means that uncertainty across the property market w…
Former CLA Surveyor joins Knight Frank
Knight Frank has recruited Tim Broomhead to its Rural Consultancy division.
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New CFO at the Crown Estate
The Crown Estate has appointed Kate Bowyer as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Plentific inks directory deal with the Planning Portal
Prop tech success story Plentific has pulled off a partnership with the Planning Portal.
Cadogan still confident on resi prospects after profit dip
The Cadogan Estate has reported a big boost in the value of its assets, but a fall in pre-tax profit.
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Top property developer pens open later urging Remain
The bosses of London's biggest housebuilder, Galliard Homes, have written an open letter to the business's entire address book urging voters - in the politest possible way - to go Remain in tomorrow's E…
Globrix co-founder secures big backing for ‘Google-style’ commercial portal
One of the founders of former News International-backed property portal Globrix (which merged with Zoopla in 2013) has made a big splash in the commercial sector.
New Presidents step up at the NAEA and ARLA
The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) are delighted to welcome their new presidential teams for the year ahead
New Group Comms Director at Grosvenor
Grosvenor has appointed Christian Marroni as the new Group Communications Director for Grosvenor Group and Wheatsheaf Group, the two corporate operating businesses of the Grosvenor Estate.
Knight Frank boosts resi development division
Knight Frank has strengthened its resi development department with another hire.
Weston gets an extra £80m from the banks as it steers clear of ‘over-priced’ prime
HSBC, Lloyds and Bank of Ireland have raised Weston Homes' funding facility by £80m, giving the London and Home Counties property developer access to £200m until 2020.
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LendInvest launches Advisory Board with banking heavyweight
The former Executive Chairman of OneSavings Bank, Stephan Wilcke, has joined online property finance platform LendInvest, as a Senior Adviser.
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