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Jones Lang LaSalle has strengthened its resi land offering with the appointment of former Lambert Smith Hampton man Peter Day.

Things are clearly going pretty well for Savills' Residential Development department...

Mark Prisk, the former Housing Minister, has been "Been asked to step aside from Housing for a younger generation" as part of today's (7th October 2013) cabinet reshuffle.

Buying agency Black Brick has hired Jessica Parkinson as its newest consultant.

Estate agency Marsh & Parsons has recruited Charles Holland as its new Director of Residential Developments and Investments.

There'll be no change at the top for the Crown Estate for the next four years or so; Sir Stuart Hampson has just been re-appointed as Chair and Gareth Baird as Scottish Commissioner.

There's been something of a run on Countrywide's new trainee surveyor programme, with demand streaming in from all sorts of property peeps.

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward is changing things up and rolling out more services in West London as part of the company's punchy expansion plans.

What's the future for England's past? With a funding revolution and a sea-change in how the nation's heritage assets are valued, there's a reformation taking place at English Heritage.

Winkworth has opened its 93rd UK office, and fifth new one this year, in Guildford, Surrey. This latest branch is part the agency's plan to capitalise on booming markets in London's commuter belt;

Releasing the authoritative rundown of the most influential Londoners last night, the Evening Standard revealed its "Power 1000" list was topped by a mewling baby this year.

** UPDATE: 27th September 2013... Property Week has been sold to Metropolis International, subject to contract. The magazine's 35 staff will transfer to Metropolis following completion.