Business
Winkworth revenue soars 25% on SDLT rush
Sales activity surged ahead of changes to SDLT thresholds, but the franchised estate agency says buyer interest also 'remained buoyant in Q2'.
Social Circuit: ‘Off-market’ networking series debuts in Knightsbridge
Invite-only soirées aim to reimagine offline networking for London’s prime property insiders.
Savills strengthens country house department
Helen O’Riordan has joined the division to focus on the sale of prime property across the Home Counties.
Buying agency adds Garrington & DDRE alumna
Katie Neale has joined Haringtons UK.
Watch: BBC investigation lambasts major estate agencies
Panorama has reported on allegations of 'dubious sales tactics' at Connells & Purplebricks.
UAE proptech firm secures major investment for European expansion
Huspy claims to handle over 25% of residential mortgage activity in Dubai.
Smart Home Market: How luxury property agents embraced the digital age
Ruth Bloomfield explores the new gadgets & technological leaps that have shaped London’s prime property sector since the turn of the millennium – including portals, smartphones & social media.
Hybrid agents gain ground in the £1mn+ market
TwentyEA flags 'a notable changing of the guard' in the estate agency arena, as a broker platform posts dramatic growth.
New sales chief for LRG brands
Dan Collis has stepped up to lead sales across Chancellors, Gibbs Gillespie & Portico offices.
New Wimbledon base for United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty
George Azar's super-prime brokerage now has seven 'flagship' offices across the capital.
Russell Simpson builds Mayfair team
Beau McCarty has joined Hermione Russell's recently-opened office.
Winkworth franchisee expands with third London office
Sean Doyle has expanded his business in SE London.