Business & People

Today's the day for Zoopla Property Group Plc (ZPG), as it floats on the London Stock Exchange for shy of the anticipated billion-pound mark. The IPO values the business at £918.

English Heritage has re-opened nominations for Blue Plaques in London, more than 18 months after swingeing funding cuts put the kibosh on new badges for buildings, after a single donor provided new funds.

Potential property portal Agents' Mutual has come out swinging against virtual estate agents, declaring that "we won't be accepting membership from online-only agents."

Hamptons International hired a new Lettings Manager to head things up in Bath. Joanne Smith

One firm has decided to inject a bit of glamour into the launch of a new development in Berkshire.

Leading law firm Mishcon de Reya is launching an independent private client advisory business with offshore fiduciary bods Opus Private.

The Battersea Power Station Development Company has launched The Placebook: Battersea Power Station as part of the 2014 London Festival of Architecture.

Agents Giving is signing up a batch of Regional Directors across the UK to "encourage more agents to get on board as charity ambassadors and to raise more funds for good causes."

Colliers International has acquired central London property consultancy H2SO.

Finance and insurance firm Charles Derby has launched a high-end estate agency arm in Notting Hill.

JLL has recruited Thomas Stevenson to its Resi Land team as National Director. Thomas Stevenson

Belgravia and Chelsea estate agent Henry & James has boosted its team with a new Sales Manager.