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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.
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".
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.
US giant signs up with HNW mortgage broker for UK launch
Coldwell Banker's new UK arm, led by Vic Pegna, has signed an exclusive preferred supplier agreement with independent mortgage broker John Charcol.
Cain Hoy & Sager tuning up to launch £400m Islington Square scheme
It sounds like Cain Hoy and Sager are pulling out all the stops to launch their new flagship development in Islington next month.
All change at Rogers Stirk Harbour as raft of new Partners created
There are changes afoot at architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.
Lodha launches new global hyper-prime brand with Mumbai scheme
Mumbai-based developer Lodha Group has launched a new umbrella brand, The Luxury Collection, to house its most lavish residential projects around the world.
Resi sales success for British Land and Amazon in Bayswater
British Land has turned in another robust set of results, reporting underlying pre-tax profit of £171m (up 10.