Business & People
Winkworth to open four new branches by the end of the year
'We are well positioned for when confidence returns and transactions improve,' says leading estate agency boss.
Top law firm launches ‘more human’ conveyancing brand
National law firm has created a new identity for its personal conveyancing division, while refreshing its well-established main brand.
Carter Jonas names new chief exec
Colliers COO Richard Bruce is due to take over from longstanding boss Mark Granger in September.
Scotland’s DM Hall expands into England
Acquisition of Cumbria firm is "the first step" in 125-year-old Scottish surveyor's expansion into England.
JLL buyout creates new estate agency
JLL's offices in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool are now operating as 'Kingsdene', following a buyout by Louise Emmott, Oliver Dolan and Lynsey Smith.
High-end real estate specialist steps up in round of partner promotions at BDB Pitmans
Lorna du Sautoy's wide-ranging practice incorporates prime and super-prime London resi, luxury property assets & proptech.
Savills acquires leading Portuguese property agency
Portugal 'is a key growth area for us', says Savills UK & EMEA boss James Sparrow.
John D Wood rolls out international website with over 70k listings
150-year-old firm goes live with new platform showcasing properties from across 32 destinations worldwide.
Chestertons recruits Foxtons’ Ops Director to lead Kensington sales
Seasoned PCL estate agent Ian Barrett has moved from Foxtons to Chestertons on Kensington High Street.
‘We’re going to go where we see the demand and long-term opportunity’: In conversation with BHHS London sales chief Cliff Gardiner
Watch this space, says the new sales boss of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in London, as he shares ambitious growth plans and discusses the state of the luxury property sector.
Guild ‘revolutionises’ membership offering
Nurtur Group has changed the way membership to its indie estate agency network, the Guild of Property Professionals, works.
Top lighting design consultancy opens studios in London & Dubai
Founded in Hong Kong 30 years ago, Light Directions is a brand partner of design giant HBA Group.