Countrywide acquisition & disposals help quadruple Connells’ profits
Connells "continues to look for investment and acquisition opportunities", says CEO David Livesey, as pre-tax profits jump from £17.2m in H1 2020 to £80.2m in H1 2021.
What to read next
Former Knight Frank and Countrywide marketing chief joins Fine & Country as Global CEO
Simon Leadbetter has joined Fine & Country as Global CEO, replacing interim chief Jon Cooke. He's previously held senior marketing positions at Keller Williams UK, Knight Frank and Countrywide.
West Country estate agency on acquisition spree
Cooper and Tanner has made its second agency acquisition in as many months, acquiring Geoffrey Smith Ltd in Shepton Mallet and Midsomer Norton.
West Country agency Cooper and Tanner expands with Wells acquisition
Venerable Somerset agency Cooper and Tanner has acquired Jill Meadows Lettings in Wells.
Most read
Knight Frank puts heavyweight duo at helm of London Private Office
Specialist division brings together the firm's 'most accomplished advisers' for UHNWIs.
Boutique London agency snaps up another lettings portfolio
Around 50 managed properties join the firm’s books as it continues its expansion across PCL & SW London.
Italy’s exit tax plan raises eyebrows in Britain
'Perhaps we don’t look so bad after all?' quips top London buying agent as Rome pitches a departure charge for wealthy residents.
Top-end Kensington scheme racks up over £70mn in sales
Developer unveils resident amenities and reports latest sales progress at Squire & Partners-designed project.
Buyer swoops on ‘one of London’s most celebrated historic houses’
Architecture wins out over postcode as purchaser searching in Westminster exchanges on landmark mansion south of the river.
PCL agency bolsters team after high-end deal run
Former Aston Chase ops manager joins alongside two agents as the Mayfair-based firm sets its sights on further expansion.
£48mn price tag for Bryan O’Sullivan-designed penthouse at Chelsea Barracks
First Look: Inside one of the year’s biggest new-build launches.
Native Land teams up with Singaporean investor for PCL acquisition drive
Kensington block changes hands as new venture targets the capital’s prime rental market.
Elicyon names new Creative Director
Rebecca Larn steps up at Charu Gandhi's London-based luxury design firm.
Guy Meacock: ‘These are the best conditions I have ever seen, from my side of the negotiating fence’
Seasoned agency boss on what's next for buyers in Prime Central London.
LATEST ARTICLES
Guernsey’s biggest privately-owned estate seeks £65mn
The 80-acre Havilland Hall comes with a Regency mansion, a private 'village' and an array of leisure & business facilities.
Rosewood plots first Southeast Asian branded residences in Bangkok
The 85-unit scheme is slated for completion in 2030.
Own London recruits former Natalia Miyar projects head
W2-based luxury design firm has brought in Mante Marcine to oversee its interiors team.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi's regular stock check, powered by LonRes.
Interview: Alexander Main on entrepreneurship, building a brokerage & getting PCL deals done
‘You can’t just wait for the market to come to you’: Agency founder talks HNW buyer trends, turning marketing spend into sales & why half his firm’s deals this year have involved another agent.