Business & People
New SW London office for Hamptons
Estate agency giant Hamptons International has decided to open up a new shop front in leafy south west London.
Asia’s top property portal bags major investment from Uber and Airbnb backer
Asia’s leading property portal, PropertyGuru, has attracted a $175m investment (the biggest investment in a Southeast Asian tech company this year) from a consortium of three investors, including the b…
New Barts Square release for the Far East
After shifting 70% of the available units at Barts Square since last autumn’s launch, developer Helical Bar is heading back to Hong Kong and Singapore with a brand new batch of options for Far Eastern bu…
Foxtons could face multi-million pound payout over ‘hidden commissions’
A law firm has announced that it is bringing a group claim against Foxtons on behalf of landlords, in a legal case which could see the London estate agent facing a multi-million pound payout.
Basement company fined for unauthorised advertising in Kensington
Basement construction firm London Basement Ltd has pleaded guilty to eleven charges of the display of unauthorised advertising boards and shrouds at two properties in Scarsdale Villas, W8.
Cornerstone hires new Business Development boss
Investment giant Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers has recruited a new Managing Director to lead its Business Development team.
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INTERVIEW: Super-prime lettings man Mark Tunstall on taking the leap from Savills
Former boss of Savills' Super-Prime Lettings Department
Fyfe Mcdade expands south of the river
Hip estate agency Fyfe Mcdade has opened up a new branch in Waterloo, marking the firm's first foray south of the river.
Travel Agents: Chestertons announces Avios rewards tie-up
In what's being billed as an industry first, Chestertons is offering clients travel rewards on its sales, lettings and management services.
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Topland hires new FD; looks to boost £400m loan book
Sol Zakay's real estate investment outfit Topland Group has hired Simon Wilson as its new Finance Director.
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JLL launches ‘bring your child to work day’
Real estate giant JLL's inaugural "bring your child to work day" seems to have gone down a storm
Prime Purchase recruits industry heavyweight from Humberts
One of the top names in country house estate agency has jumped the fence over to the buying side