Business & People
Dubai developer tempts Chinese buyers with ‘fully-paid vacation offer’
Two of the world's top mega-developers have come up with a novel idea for getting Chinese buyers to dip a toe in the Dubai property market.
OnTheMarket to ‘remain a significant #3’ property portal as Zoopla gets an investor upgrade
Leading financial analysts have upgraded their position on Zoopla Property Group in relation to challenger portal OnTheMarket.com, arguing that the Rightmove-Zoopla one-two "status quo will hold".
Stamp duty rollback offered on Maida Vale scheme
A developer in Maida Vale has launched a new scheme with an interesting pre-Christmas perk.
Engel & Völkers hires 1,000 new employees in five months
Global real estate giant Engel & Völkers has been on one hell of a recruitment drive, taking on 1,000 new employees in only five months.
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Beauchamp agrees ultra-prime tie-up with Israeli agency
Curzon Street-based Beauchamp Estates has signed a deal with one of Israel's top property agencies.
Banda brings in Mace man to run development projects
Boutique developer and search agent Banda Property has recruited a new Development Manager "to spearhead ambitious 2016 development pipeline."
New CEO for Helical Bar as three Directors step down and pre-tax profits double
Helical Bar has appointed its current Development Director Gerald Kaye as its new Chief Executive after a "thorough selection process".
Westminster names new planning chief
Westminster has announced a new Executive Director of Growth, Planning and Housing.
Ed Watson, who's been in local government for a good 25 years, will take on the role from January.
Chestertons appoints new MD to lead MENA operations
Chestertons has brought in a new Managing Director in the UAE to ramp up the property agency's presence in the "core" Middle East market, with a new International Properties division and an expansion plan…
Changing asking price can double length of time to sell
Altering an asking price - either up or down - leads to slower sales, according to some research by GetAgent.
Countryside Properties’ profits jump by 93% following Millgate merger
Countryside Properties, which merged with high-value developer Millgate Homes at the beginning of 2014, has announced a 93% jump in operating profits, with revenues rising by 31% in the last financial…
Three new recruits for Harrods Estates in Chelsea
Harrods Estates has added three new team members to its Chelsea operation, including a new London Resi Sales Manager.