Miscellanea
Estate agency giant adds two new non-execs
Connells Group owns estate agency brands including Hamptons and John D Wood & Co.
LonRes founders Carrington & Payne on 25 years in the prime London property arena
A personal view of how Prime Central London has evolved since the turn of the century, by William Carrington & Anthony Payne - who founded LonRes in the year 2000.
The UK’s estate agency sector has grown by a quarter since 2017
An average of 691 new estate agency businesses were started each year between 2017 and 2024, new data shows.
Government mandates solar panels for ‘vast majority’ of new-build homes
Property sector welcomes Ed Miliband's 'rooftop revolution'.
UK buyers ‘overpaying’ for properties with higher energy efficiency ratings
Hefty premiums are not always justified by the actual gains in energy efficiency, say academics, as industry braces for major overhaul of assessment system.
Property consultancy calls for Business Rates reform as holiday homes ‘flipped’ to avoid Council Tax hikes
'The problem is not second homeowners,' argues Colliers; 'it is politicians failing to understand the issues and having the courage to do something about it.'
Book Now: How anti-money laundering legislation can win you clients – or lose them
Forthcoming masterclass from FCS Compliance will cover how due diligence can reassure, rather than repel.
On milestones & market shifts: Major estate agency marks 190 years in business
Winkworth, one of the longest-established names in the sector, looks at how the UK property market - and its own business - has evolved since 1835.
Ranked: Britain’s most expensive seaside locations in 2025
Seaside house prices have dipped in the last year, but remain significantly higher than in 2020.
Landlords face new rules under major Westminster licensing drive
Rollout aims to raise housing quality - and regulatory scrutiny - across 15 of 18 wards, including prime hotspots.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities to build a home
Geneva & London are the priciest places for property developers, according to new analysis by Arcadis.
Property firms strike gold at Chelsea Flower Show
Big wins for London Square & Hamptons as sponsored gardens take top honours at star-studded showcase in SW3.