Business & People
£15.5m Hans Place house becomes UK’s most expensive online-only instruction
A 5385 square foot end-of-terrace on one of London's most sought-after turnings has just smashed the record for the UK's most expensive online-only listing.
Savills bolsters building & project consultancy team
Savills has signed up former Cluttons man Jim Wickens to join its building & project consultancy team.
Jim Wickens
BP Collins adds four more lawyers to its property team
Buckinghamshire law firm BP Collins LLP has boosted its burgeoning property team with the appointment of four new associates.
Ranked Outsiders: Estate agency league table launches
A league table of local estate agents' performance has been launched to 'help property owners make an informed decision' and drive business for local independents with skinny marketing budgets.
Christie’s International makes first move on the Middle East
Christie's International Real Estate has made its first foray into the Middle East, signing up a new affiliate in Dubai to cover the United Arab Emirates.
MIPIM Notes #4/Final Thoughts: Nicky Richmond on FOMO
Nicky Richmond assesses the inaugural MIPIM UK from a property lawyer's point of view and asks 'what is it good for?'
Tempted as I am to finish the line of that song, it would not be entirely accurate.
Fine & Country overhauls website
Fine & Country has lifted the lid on its new consumer website, bringing the estate agency up-to-date with a clean image-led site that puts property search at the top of the bill.
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Knight Frank creates Chief Economist role on Global Research Team
Knight Frank has made a strong play on the research front, by creating the new role of Chief Economist to 'place the company at the forefront of debate on the future of global property'.
James Roberts
INTERVIEW: Alexander Lewis of Knight Frank on the six key value drivers
Alexander Lewis, Residential Development Partner at Knight Frank, talks us through the six key value drivers, the PCL area he's tipping for outperformance, and why no amount of gimmicks can rescue…
MIPIM Notes #2: Nicky Richmond on the ‘you never know’ factor
The panel discussions have been packed to the rafters, but maybe because Hammersmith Road isn't the Croisette, reports Nicky Richmond from behind the barricades...
MIPIM Notes #3: Joe Burns on flying the super-prime flag
Walpole Mayfair developer Oliver Burns stands proud as the only super-prime sponsor of the inaugural MIPIM UK.
New CEO for Balfour Beatty
Construction behemoth Balfour Beatty has named its new CEO.