Estate agents are ‘the most stressed profession’ in Britain
Three new surveys tell us that estate agents are the No.1 most stressed profession in Britain, and the fifth least-trusted. Also, Liverpool, Newcastle, London and Belfast are the UK's 'most stressed' cities
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…
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.
‘Too brutal’: Rollings opens up about Foxtons’ heyday
Listen: Peter Rollings - formerly Managing Director of Foxtons and of Marsh & Parsons - has spoken candidly about the estate agency business in a podcast run by eXp agents Scott Gunn and Ben Moore.
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Harrods Estates names new Knightsbridge sales manager
Well-known dealmaker steps up at PCL agency's flagship branch.
New head of sales at Knight Frank Richmond
Top-billing agent Edward Adler takes the reins at firm's longstanding base in SW London.
Strutt’s former rural chief teams up with top buying agent for new venture
Jess Simpson & Matt Sudlow have launched Stoneacre Advisors to provide private clients with advice on high-value, complex, rural property transactions.
Luxury brokerage sets up new Private Client Service
New end-to-end offering from United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty will connect ultra-prime property markets including the UK, UAE & Saudi Arabia.
Currency Matters: Once again, Prime Central London real estate is on sale
The pound has been taking a pummelling & US buyers now have an unprecedented opportunity to capitalise in the PCL property market, explains David Huggett.
Savills Ski opens in Gstaad
Lucinda Brousse is running the new Swiss office.
Brokerage lists important Arts and Crafts mansion in Surrey
Sublime 1896 creation by Charles Voysey is regarded as one of the finest examples of its œuvre.
The Gift Horse: Ollie Marshall on London’s ‘unbelievable’ opportunities for prime property buyers
Markets have become irrational and some remarkable homes are going for a song, reports top buying agent; the key is knowing how to capitalise, and where to look.
OB Private boosts Mayfair team
Luxury agency's new hire, Joe Mason, brings experience from Savills’ flagship Knightsbridge and Sloane Street offices
Buyer sought for brace of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
'Most rare opportunity' launched on Beaufort Gardens, with a combined price tag of over £19mn.
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