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From selling to buying: On the value of understanding both sides of the deal
Buying agent Fran Moynihan, formerly head of Savills’ waterfront division, explains the importance of understanding how selling agents operate…
Carter Jonas boosts planning & development arm with another acquisition
JB Planning Associates, an 11-strong consultancy based in Hertfordshire, is the latest firm to be brought into the fold.
Douglas Elliman names new CEO
Scott Durkin takes the helm at the high-profile US brokerage as Dottie Herman steps down after 18 years.
Fine & Country expands in the West Country
Plymouth-based Stuart Donnington has bought into the estate agency franchise, taking on a large territory that straddles Devon and Cornwall.
Carter Jonas recruits new Holland Park head
Polly Wattridge has joined Carter Jonas as Head of Residential in Holland Park, after three years with Featherstone Leigh.
Estate agency chief & institutional adviser team up to launch new investment brokerage
Tim Van der Schyff and Nina Elliott’s new venture will cater to ‘sophisticated investors’
Ex-Savills & Romans man launches ‘world’s first pay-to-view property platform’
Michael Riley’s new venture, ViewRabbit, promises to ‘sort serious movers from nosey neighbours, holidaymakers, wannabees and tyre kickers’ by charging an upfront viewing fee of £30.
Interview: Sarah Waller of The Knightsbridge Estate on the rise of luxury build-to-rent
Earlier this week, PrimeResi took an exclusive look at The Olayan Group’s plans to deliver a major new super-prime BTR scheme in the middle of Knightsbridge.
Where is everybody? Five reasons why there are not enough estate agency candidates
Demand for estate agents is running high but there are fewer job-seeking candidates than ever before; property recruitment consultant Anthony Hesse explains why...
Connells bolsters senior lettings team with former Foxtons director
Connells Group has revamped its senior letting team, following its acquisition of Countrywide earlier this year.
Modulous recruits heavyweight design and tech names
Former Squire & Partners and Canary Wharf Group director Chris Hartiss has joined construction "scale-up" company Modulous, as has ex-UBS man Correy Voo.
Savills makes raft of London sales appointments
The agency has installed a new head of office in Victoria Park and new department heads in Battersea Park, Wandsworth and Richmond.