Change at the top as Countrywide proposes a massive private equity ‘recapitalisation’
Countrywide Plc has announced a proposed "recapitalisation of the business" with a £90m private equity injection creating a new controlling shareholder, contingent on a new Chairman and CEO.
Connells’ takeover of Countrywide confirmed
Countrywide Plc's major shareholders are supporting an improved £134.4m offer by Connells Group to acquire a majority stake in the estate agency behemoth.
Christie’s sells International Real Estate business to @properties
One of America's biggest residential brokerages has acquired the long-term brand licence for luxury property network Christie's International Real Estate, with plans to "build upon the success of the business…
Half of top-end estate agents are flouting AML rules – official report
50% of estate agencies advertising properties for sale at £5 million are either not registered for anti money laundering supervision with HMRC, or have failed to pay their annual fee, according to a new …
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Super-rich buyers circle as Caudwell’s £2bn Mayfair scheme takes shape
Luxury developer updates on progress as landmark project moves to advanced phase of construction.
Irene Luke joins Savills Private Office
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Top-end estate agency blurs the lines between art & luxury property
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Knight Frank heralds ‘a new era for the countryside’ as rural division growth continues
James Farrell has overseen two years of 'unprecedented growth' for Knight Frank's rural division - which continues with another new outpost opening later this year.
‘Exceptionally rare’ Kensington Court townhouse asks £18.95mn
Buyer sought for elaborate unbroken Grade II listed property near Kensington Palace
Broker platform announces second ‘brand collaboration’ in north London
Seasoned NW London agent Malcolm Ornstein joins former Parkheath director on Vita's roster.
‘Manhattan-inspired’ penthouse on Cadogan Square relaunched at £8.75mn
New price & agents for loft-style lateral on one of PCL's most prestigious garden squares.
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Second home sales ‘dominating’ supply in Prime London, reports buying agency
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Rental market ‘no longer at peak boiling point but it remains at a very hot simmer’
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