Business & People
“Strong start to Foxtons’ life as a public company” as profits soar by 57%
Foxtons has done rather well since floating in September last year; the firm's Full Year results for 2013, released today, show sales volumes climbing by 22.5% and lettings volumes by 6.
Slaughter and May partner joins Candy & Candy
Candy & Candy has recruited former Slaughter and May partner, Dermot Rice, as a Director.
Letter from MIPIM #1: A selfie with Boris
As this year's French frenzy gets into full swing, we hear from Nicky Richmond as she dons her lucky gold pumps and heads into the fray...
I did a selfie with Boris. I'm not sure what made me do it.
True Colours: The story behind Cluttons’ rebrand
Over 20 years after the company's last overhaul, Cluttons completely changed its colours last month in what it hopes will be an award-winning rebrand.
Savills partners up in San Francisco
Savills has struck a deal with a market-leading San Francisco-based real estate brokerage, significantly strengthening the firm's US capabilities.
Good Works: Why charity is good for business
Estate agency is, despite much public opinion, one of the most philanthropic industries around, says Chairman of Agents Giving Peter Knight.
Knight Frank expands in Belgravia
If yesterday belonged to JLL, it's all about Knight Frank today.
The firm's Belgravia sales team has opened the doors to some shiny new offices on the corner of Chester Square and Lower Belgrave Street.
Short Shift: Jones Lang LaSalle in digital-led rebrand to JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle is overhauling its global brand, shortening its name to the more more pithy "JLL" and switching up the logo.
Stelios to “aggressively slash estate agency fees” with easyProperty launch
easyBillionaire Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is finally getting in to property, with a very bright orange holding page for easyProperty trumpeting a move into the industry "in true 'easy' style."
Carter Jonas strengthens Bath office
Carter Jonas has further bolstered its offering in Bath, hiring two experienced surveyors from JLL.
Genr8 recruits A-list team for major urban development projects
Urban renewal specialists Genr8 has recruited some seriously heavyweight people, including former JLL Chief Exec and Chairman of the UK Green Building Council Andrew Gould, to its team in advance of…
Property finance group recruits risk head from BoE
LendInvest and Montello, Christian Faes' peer-to-peer and short-term finance operations, have hired Mrinal Ray as Head of Risk and Compliance from the Bank of England.