Construction workloads on the up despite skills shortages
PCL projects under threat as developers face ‘concerning’ construction shortages
The delivery challenge facing developers and investors in prime central London has never been greater, according to a new report by consultancy EC Harris, which predicts that some projects in the capital's…
Construction and housebuilding in the Coalition’s crosshairs
Construction and house-building is in the Coalition's crosshairs this week, as swathe of new (and not-so-new) measures are announced by the Government to kick-start the foundations of the economy.
Job opps in property & construction up 92%
Recruitment agency Reed's July Job Index shows a 17% year-on-year increase in the number of jobs vacancies floating around the UK, with opportunities in the construction and property sector up a massive…
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George Simpson has spent the last decade working for Knight Frank.
Blockbuster debut for Native Land’s Opus as sales top £100mn
Developer reports strong early take-up at luxury South Bank tower, as five-star lifestyle offering hits the right note with wealthy buyers.
Super-prime property firm expands with new lettings division
New offering from The Private Office: Real Estate will be targeting the top-end of the rental market in Surrey and the South East.
Cadogan portfolio value hits £5.7bn as Chelsea blooms
Great Estate reports 16.6% boost in operating profit and 11.8% jump in total income as investments & placemaking initiatives pay off.
Knight Frank promotes 170
Agency names 31 new Partners and 58 Associates across its UK business.
UK proptech boss named ‘future leader’ in US real estate list
ADVSR co-founder Elliot Jones recognised by Inman as London-based global marketing platform passes $15bn in listings.
Boutique agency founder moves to top-end brokerage
Moveli signs up another well-known PCL operator as platform expands its coverage across the UK.
400 agents join new members-only prime property network
Former Black Brick partner's venture has attracted key London players since launching last year.
Knight Frank relocates flagship Mayfair office
New location on South Audley Street places team ‘at the centre of one of the most significant prime and super-prime markets in London’, says high-profile agency.
UK non-dom tax shake-up built on flimsy foundations, report warns
Policy amendments are urgently needed to avoid a 'significant black hole' in the public finances, says former Treasury economist.
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Easing demand ‘takes the heat out of the rental market’
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