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Construction giant Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd has reached outside of the family circle for a new Chief Executive fo, following a full-fat "review of the management and governance structure of the business."

Long-standing Chelsea-based independent Russell Simpson has doubled the size of its lettings division with two new hires.

Independent buying agency Sourcing Property has recruited a new acquisitions specialist from top law firm Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.

The definitive annual survey of the wealthiest people with property assets in the UK - the Estates Gazette Rich List - looks pretty different to when it was first published in 2002.

Buying agency Prime Purchase has made another key addition to its London team.

Knight Frank has made a fleet of promotions across the business, creating 39 new Salaried Partners and 57 new Associates.

Property recruitment specialist Deverell Smith has promoted Chris Long to Director, heading up Internal Recruitment at the firm.

London estate agency Chestertons has hired a new UK Sales Manager to its International Residential Development department from Berkeley Homes.

Buying agency Heaton & Partners has launched a prime property management service for clients across the Home Counties and London.

Strawberry Star Developments has recruited a new Managing Director and a new Director of Residential Sales & Lettings, both from United House Developments.

UK Sotheby’s International Realty has recruited Knight Frank's Simon Tollit as Sales Director.

Home counties developer, Weston Homes Plc has appointed its Quality Assurance & Customer Services Director to its Board.