Business & People
Boutique property agency acquires landmark building in Belgravia
Independent firm secures PCL foothold as expansion plans take shape.
‘Freelance’ estate agency signs up wealth industry heavyweight
Former SJP MD Ian Gascoigne will be helping Harding Green to hit its 'ambitious' expansion targets.
‘It’s not ok to be average’: Guy Gittins on a year in charge of Foxtons
A year after taking the top job at Foxtons, CEO Guy Gittins reflects on some big changes for the business - and celebrates the firm reclaiming its position as 'London’s #1 estate agency brand'.
Knight Frank warns of redundancies across UK business
Up to 3% of Knight Frank's UK work force are 'at risk', as the high-profile property consultancy considers downsizing.
Irwin Mitchell bolsters real estate disputes team
William Scott has joined the national law firm's property division from Bates Wells.
Boutique super-prime agency Rokstone confirms merger with UK Sotheby’s International Realty
Heavily-tipped tie-up between two of the biggest names in luxury property is a 'fundamental shake-up for the industry'.
Property AI start-up raises £2.3mn; promises ‘a paradigm shift for real estate’
Fifth Dimension AI was co-founded by former Countrywide research chief Johnny Morris, and is already being used by ten property firms including up-market estate agency Hamptons.
British estate agents earn less than brokers in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the US and UAE, suggests new research
American property brokers pocket nearly five times as much from a typical deal as a British estate agent, says iad, while brokers in the UAE earn more than six times a UK agent's fee.
Opinion: Exploring an ‘often-overlooked source of income’ for estate agents
As deal numbers dwindle, proptech chief Richard Combellack suggests that property brokers can use their CRM databases to 'unlock new revenue streams'.
Resi design studio embarks on new initiative to support British woodlands
A sustainable design approach aligns with clients' desire for eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes, says HollandGreen.
John Lewis launches residential property management arm
JLP has taken on the management of hundreds of apartments for abrdn, ahead of launching its own-branded build-to-rent developments.
Interview: HBA’s Chris Godfrey on the business of interiors, building a career in luxury design & life in Singapore
PrimeResi x Plugged in: In the first in a new series of interviews with key players from the world of design, Jason Bailey catches up with HBA's Chris Godfrey to discuss his career path, from first steps…