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MIPIM Notes #2: Nicky Richmond on the ‘you never know’ factor
The panel discussions have been packed to the rafters, but maybe because Hammersmith Road isn't the Croisette, reports Nicky Richmond from behind the barricades...
Former Aylesford boss launches independent prime agency
Louise Hewlett has just launched an independent property company
RTKL makes strategic hire for move on UK resi developments
RTKL, the architecture / urban design uber-practice behind the likes of Shanghai's Baccarat Residences and Jakarta's Four Seasons, has made a move on London's residential arena with the "strategic hire"…
New CEO for Balfour Beatty
Construction behemoth Balfour Beatty has named its new CEO.
West Wales property pair launches independent buying agency
A former County Homesearch operator and a former Fine & Country Director have set up as independent buying agents in West Wales.
RBKC planning chief to retire
RBKC's Executive Director for Planning and Borough Development has announced his retirement.
Knight Frank’s former resi development chief joins Weston Group
The man widely credited with establishing Knight Frank as a major player in the resi development sector has joined the management team of Weston Group Plc.
Marsh & Parsons plans first North London branch
Marsh & Parsons is lining up its fourth new office opening of the year.
The new branch, in the heart of Camden, will be the agency's first to cover North London exclusively;
Five years and £350m up for The Collection LLP
A property search consultancy set up by former Black Brick Associate Partner Caroline Takla has been celebrating hitting the £350m mark after five years in business.
New Finance Director returns to Berkeley
Berkeley Group plc has named its new Finance Director, after Nick Simpkin, who'd held the post for five years, left the company in September.
Carter Jonas acquires another SW London agency
Hot on the heels of the JLL and W.A.Ellis merger this week, we hear Carter Jonas has also just fortified its resi presence in the capital by acquiring a high-end, two-office independent in SW London.
Haus lines up third West London branch opening
Haus Properties, the estate agency founded by Apprentice contestant Jamie Lester, is opening a new branch - its third in West London - early next year.