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Grosvenor names new Non Exec Chair
Former Lazard Managing Director Melanie Gee will take over from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland's current Board Chair, Jonathon Bond, in September.
Boutique agency DS Churchill teams up with Christie’s International Real Estate
The high-end consultancy, founded by Dominic Spencer-Churchill in 2003, is now representing the global network throughout the UK.
Knight Frank promotes 159
'Despite a challenging year, the firm has outperformed all expectations', says boss Alistair Elliott, announcing 67 new Partners and 92 new Associates.
Haringtons recruits London specialist from Knight Frank as Empson moves on
Saul Empson has left Haringtons UK after more than 15 years with the boutique buying agency.
Heritage specialist joins Knight Frank’s resi building consultancy
Cate Statham has joined the department as senior chartered building surveyor, after more than six years at Hawkes Edwards Architects.
Government architecture chief steps down
The Government's Head of Architecture, Andy von Bradsky, will leave the Ministry of Housing next month.
Canary Wharf chief Iacobescu steps down
Veteran tycoon will be taking on the role of non-exec chairman at CWG from next month.
Interview: Charlie Walsh on launching a landmark super-prime scheme in Central London
PrimeResi meets the head of resi sales at The OWO, the Hinduja Group’s new Raffles-serviced development in Whitehall, to discuss the project’s launch strategy, the rise of branded residences worldwide, and …
Zoopla-founder Chesterman backs decorating start-up
Online retailer Lick has caused a stir in the DIY interiors space since it launched last year.
RICS COO quits
Violetta Parylo has unexpectedly resigned as COO of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors; she will be replaced Rofi Ihsan, who becomes Interim COO.
Interview: Paul Munford of Century Capital on doubling down on prime property lending
The CEO of Mayfair-based lender Century Capital discusses the current climate for HNW borrowers, key trends amongst his client base, and the post-pandemic prospects for the prime London market...
Redrow launches southern division
Former Taylor Wimpey director Rod Martin has been brought in to establish a new Surrey and Sussex division for the housebuilder.