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CBRE snaps up EA Shaw
After a few weeks on the rumour-mill, CBRE announced today that it has acquired high-profile central London property agency EA Shaw.
Architect elected Mayor of Bristol; wears red trousers
George Ferguson, the red-trouser-wearing architect, master-planner and demolisher, has triumphed in Bristol's first Mayoral elections, beating Labour's candidate (the odds-on favourite) Marvin Rees by…
There’s nothing as scrummy as crummy, says Tracy Kellett
Why get worked-up about a do-up when smart buyers can make do with a done-up, asks Tracy Kellett in her latest piece for PrimeResi.
Allen & Overy loses HNW property specialist to Maurice Turnor Gardner
Sarah Conway will join boutique law firm Maurice Turnor Gardner as a partner in its residential property practice in January.
Tchenguiz brothers bring Serious Fraud Office to account
The Serious Fraud Office has been ordered to pay property barons Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz (significant) legal costs, following the collapse of a case against them earlier this year.
Property Week Editor goes out on a high
Giles Barrie rounded-off his tenure as Property Week's head honcho by scooping a brace of awards at last night's British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME) Awards.
New material for Farrow & Ball founders
Tom Helme and Martin Ephson, the partnership behind posh paint purveyors Farrow & Ball, are back in the interiors game after a six-year break.
Thank God for English Heritage, says William Cash from Upton Cressett in Shropshire
As wind turbines taller than Nelson's Column threaten the setting of his family home in Shropshire, William Cash has mobilised Britain's heritage conservation community to action.
Winckworth Sherwood strengthens real estate team
London-based law firm Winckworth Sherwood has added to its specialist enfranchisement and residential property team with the appointment of Syeda Malik, who joins from Glinert Davis LLP.
Rightmove boss to retire at 50
Ed Williams, the man behind Rightmove since its launch in 2000, is retiring in April; he'll be just 50 years old.
Down with the socialist regime, says Trevor Abrahmsohn
Forget Mansion Tax; an extra £600m from an extension to Council Tax banding would be much more sensible, says prime property's man of the moment Trevor Abrahmsohn, exclusively for PrimeResi.
A trophy home in London? Yes We Can!
In case you hadn't noticed all the pop concerts and ticker tape, it's US election day.