Business & People
St James & Beechcroft launch redevelopment of historic riverside site
Berkeley Group arm St James and retirement home specialists Beechcroft have launched the restoration of a riverside estate in west London that once belonged to George III’s chaplain.
New Chief Exec for McAlpine after management review
Construction giant Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd has reached outside of the family circle for a new Chief Executive fo, following a full-fat "review of the management and governance structure of the business
Russell Simpson ramps up lettings department
Long-standing Chelsea-based independent Russell Simpson has doubled the size of its lettings division with two new hires
Transaction slump deals a blow to Countrywide’s profits
Countrywide has reported an 11% yearly fall in pre-tax profits in the nine months to September, after the anticipated post-election recovery in transaction volumes "failed to materialise in any significant …
Marketing Masterclass: How Berkeley Group’s landmark scheme was brought to life
Behind the scenes of DBOX's highly successful campaign for South Quay Plaza
Sotheby’s teams up with Anderson Harris
High-end agency UK Sotheby's International Realty has signed an exclusive deal with property finance specialists Anderson Harris.
Sourcing Property expands buying team
Independent buying agency Sourcing Property has recruited a new acquisitions specialist from top law firm Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.
Insurers call for traffic-light flood risk info on all property ads
The Association of British Insurers has called for a traffic light system to be introduced on property adverts and particulars to clearly display the potential flood risk.
Apprentice star’s agency opens fourth office in four years
Jamie Lester's Haus Properties is launching another office in leafy Fulham, taking its tally of branches in the capital to four.
EG Rich List 2015: The Top 50
The definitive annual survey of the wealthiest people with property assets in the UK - the Estates Gazette Rich List - looks pretty different to when it was first published in 2002.
Prime Purchase strengthens London team
Buying agency Prime Purchase has made another key addition to its London team.
INTERVIEW: Ed Mead of Douglas & Gordon on integrity, longevity and banishing bullsh*t
Straight-talking Exec Director has been an agent for 35 years