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Harrods Estates officially arrived in Kensington last night, with the opening of the firm's new office on Kensington Church Street.

Residential lending specialist Titlestone Property Finance has hired Grenville Turner, the former Chief Executive of Countrywide Plc, as its new Chairman.

As a top buying agent, Tracy Kellett deals with a lot of estate agents who have let's say idiosyncratic approaches to selling property.

Law firm King & Wood Mallesons has hired a raft of new partners as it continues to develop its high-end real estate capability in London.

Zoopla Property Group has hired a seriously big hitter from the world of marketing to bolster brand awareness.

Gert big property group Countrywide plc has hired Lloyds Banking Group's Director of Strategic Partnerships to "develop the growth agenda" of its financial services division.

Developer St Modwen has hired Robert Hudson from British Land as Group Finance Director.

Kensington-based Banda Property has bolstered its search team with the appointment of Louisa Brodie from Turnbull Property Acquisition.

Top end developer Native Land has appointed big-name financier James Downing as Chairman.

Developer London Square is stoking its expansion with "significant hires" and a couple of promotions to its Ickenham-based land team.

New luxury developer Residence One has recruited a new Director of Architecture and Projects from Oliver Burns.