Business & People
INTERVIEW: James Grillo, Head of Country Houses at Humberts, on buying now and the enduring appeal of the prime country house
This could be the best time in a generation to buy a property, says Humberts' Head of Country Houses James Grillo in conversation with PrimeResi.
Developer faces legal battle over ‘Millionaires’ Row’ address
A developer has threatened legal action after planners voted to officially name his new apartment scheme "Millionaires' Row", because "only millionaires will be able to afford to buy them".
Hamptons opens in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Hamptons International has rolled out a new office in Stratford-Upon-Avon in Warwickshire.
John D Wood expands in Clapham with lettings acquisition
John D Wood & Co. has amplified its offering South of the River with the acquisition of Duck & Hedges lettings agency on Clapham Common South Side.
Strutt & Parker gears up for National Open House Day as popularity soars by 41%
Strutt & Parker has been championing Open House Days for a good five years now, and the team has started limbering up for its next annual viewathon, scheduled to take place next month.
Fashion giant wins starry bidding war in Primrose Hill
When chunky period houses come up for sale in Primrose Hill, it's not unusual for them to attract plenty of interest from A-list stars. But one £15.
Lodha plots $5bn London resi play
India's biggest resi property developer is reportedly gearing up to splash $3bn on new assets in London over the next four years, with a further $2bn set aside for construction.
Bridgebank launches £1m+ Quantum big loan brand
Bridgebank Capital has just launched a new brand dedicated to £1m+ large loans.
British Land smashes Mayfair price records with Clarges pre-launch
British Land is clearly having no trouble shifting units at its new super-prime development in Mayfair.
Chestertons makes a move on Marbs
Chestertons has done a deal with Marbella estate agency Affinity Property Group to open a new Spanish outpost in Puerto Banus, Chestertons Affinity.
INTERVIEW: Alex Stroud on buying, agency and going it alone
Ever-discreet Alex Stroud, former Savills Director and founder of independent buying agency Alex Stroud Property Consultants, talks to PrimeResi about the market, competition and why off-market is oft…
CIT boosts South Bank Tower’s cultural creds with McCurry exhibition
South Bank Tower (formerly King's Reach Tower) developer CIT has taken the cultural provenance of the Southbank and run with it, commissioning uber-photographer Steve McCurry - he of Afghan Girl fame…