Estate agents are earning much less now than in 2008
Analysis of ONS data indicates that the average estate agent's salary has fallen by a third (once inflation has been accounted for) since 2008; that's more than most other professions
Central London estate agent wins £185k in important maternity discrimination case
A successful PCL Sales Manager was refused flexible working hours following the birth of her daughter - prompting an employment tribunal.
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The big problem facing London’s top estate agencies
After twenty years with some of the biggest firms in the PCL market, this senior agency insider - who has asked to remain anonymous - is sensing a 'huge change' in the air, with potentially serious consequences…
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‘A huge leap forward for the property industry’: Mandatory estate agent qualifications move closer
Lord Best's recommendations, published today, herald a new regime for the property industry, with mandatory qualifications for all estate agents - which could be extended to property developers, managers…
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London Square continues prime site acquisition run with ‘extremely attractive’ Brook Green project
The former school site in West London is the Aldar-owned property developer's eighth acquisition so far this year.
‘Arguably the finest in Mayfair’: Trophy townhouse lists at £49.5mn
Grand red-brick specimen on Balfour Place is the only double-fronted south-facing home in Mayfair Village.
Top-end construction firm installs new Group MD
Castellum founders herald 'a key milestone' for the business as Lyndon Marfell joins from Walter Lilly.
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Former Northacre sales boss launches new venture
Simon Edwardson's Wind Leaf will be offering up 'market leading advisory services for residential and commercial assets on a worldwide basis'.
Another ‘milestone’ deal in Mayfair as super-prime buyers make their move
Conditions are nervy, but some HNWIs are sensing an opportunity & taking a long-term view, reports top acquisition firm.
New Earls Court plans submitted, promising ‘a global destination’ with 4,000 new homes
Delancey's Earls Court Development team promises 'a place for everyone, a neighbourhood that brings people together, where they feel welcome, safe and included.'
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Behind the numbers: How many non-doms will be affected by next year’s changes?
Savills estimates that 22,100 non-doms are likely to be exposed to proposed tax changes.
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Mega-deals dry up as caution slows London’s top-end property market
You could count the number of ÂŁ30mn-plus sales that happened in the last year on two hands.
London law firm promotes real estate specialists
'Our real estate practice is growing,' says Gary Scott of Spector Constant & Williams.
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