Business & People
Foxtons could face multi-million pound payout over ‘hidden commissions’
A law firm has announced that it is bringing a group claim against Foxtons on behalf of landlords, in a legal case which could see the London estate agent facing a multi-million pound payout.
INTERVIEW: Super-prime lettings man Mark Tunstall on taking the leap from Savills
Former boss of Savills' Super-Prime Lettings Department
Fyfe Mcdade expands south of the river
Hip estate agency Fyfe Mcdade has opened up a new branch in Waterloo, marking the firm's first foray south of the river.
Basement company fined for unauthorised advertising in Kensington
Basement construction firm London Basement Ltd has pleaded guilty to eleven charges of the display of unauthorised advertising boards and shrouds at two properties in Scarsdale Villas, W8.
Cornerstone hires new Business Development boss
Investment giant Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers has recruited a new Managing Director to lead its Business Development team.
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Travel Agents: Chestertons announces Avios rewards tie-up
In what's being billed as an industry first, Chestertons is offering clients travel rewards on its sales, lettings and management services.
Topland hires new FD; looks to boost £400m loan book
Sol Zakay's real estate investment outfit Topland Group has hired Simon Wilson as its new Finance Director.
JLL launches ‘bring your child to work day’
Real estate giant JLL's inaugural "bring your child to work day" seems to have gone down a storm.
Prime Purchase recruits industry heavyweight from Humberts
One of the top names in country house estate agency has jumped the fence over to the buying side.
Stacks Property Search goes on the hunt for London buying agents
One of the longest established property search agency in the UK, Stacks Property Search, has kicked off a major London recruitment drive;
Deloitte Real Estate boss steps down to launch ‘Asian tailored European platform’
Deloitte Real Estate boss Andy Rothery is to step down after 27 years with the partnership. He's been running the Real Estate arm since 2012, and was one of the drivers of 2010's Drivers Jonas merger.
Government issues competition law warning to estate and lettings agents
The Competition and Markets Authority has been firing out warning letters to firms it suspects being mixed up in anti-competitive agreements to restrict the advertising of fees.