Business & People
Berkeley Group reports ‘strong performance’ despite slump in reservations
Housebuilder's net reservations were a third lower in its latest financial half-year than the corresponding period in 2022 - "reflecting the sharp increase in interest rates and the ongoing elevated political…
New app aims to thwart property fraud
Title Guardian monitors multiple online databases and property portals to help prevent property fraud; founders say the new smart tech 'can stop a home being stolen.'
Knight Frank names new resi land bosses
Charlie Hart to take over from Justin Gaze as Head of Development Land, while Nick Alderman steps up to Head of Central London Land.
PCL super-agent Lloyd returns to Beauchamp Estates
Charles Lloyd, aka 'Mr Mayfair', has rejoined the luxury agency from CBRE.
Octagon appoints in-house General Counsel
Kevin Healy previously headed up the resi division of law firm Mundays.
Boutique PCL agency hires Foxtons high-flyer
Edvin Griskin won numerous awards as a top negotiator at his former firm.
Top design studio reaps rewards of resi expansion
Launched last year, MoreySmith's residential arm - StudioMorey - is already responsible for nearly a fifth of the firm’s total revenue.
Cluttons partners complete management buyout
The MBO is a 'confident move to accelerate growth', say the property consultancy's new owners.
Foxtons’ Isidro appointed COO of UK Sotheby’s International Realty
Luxury agency announces another big-name hire as dramatic scaling-up continues.
AI generates sales success for off-market property platform
Algorithm's 'outside-the-box' suggestions are hitting the right spot with househunters, reports Invisible Homes.
OnTheMarket shareholders approve CoStar takeover
Over 90% of OTM shareholders that voted approved CoStar's acquisition of the property portal.
Avison Young makes senior hires in UK and Ireland
Real estate firm Avison Young has brought in a new Director for its UK PLACE Advisory Team, and a new Principal and Head of Planning in Ireland.