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William McKee CBE joins Newcourt Residential
Former Chairman of Tilfen Land
Benham & Reeves moves into Surrey Quays
London's biggest indie lettings agency Benham & Reeves is pressing on with its expansion plans, announcing the launch of a new branch in East London.
US luxury property market shudders as HNW buyers lose anonymity
The US prime property market is reeling after the government announced plans to effectively end buyer anonymity in New York and Miami.
Green light for London Square’s Isleworth scheme
Planners have given resi developer London Square the go-ahead to build a new mixed-use scheme on London Road in Isleworth.
Strawberry Star closes £25m London property fund; co-investors to bring in another £50m
Strawberry Star has closed its debut property investment fund after securing £75m to splash on "some of the best property investments in London".
JLL creates Greater London Resi Development team
JLL has hired Savills' David Jubb as Director of a new Greater London Residential Development team.
Shawbrook and Urban Exposure announce tie-up
Shawbrook Bank and development finance outfit Urban Exposure have teamed up to provide resi developers with a whole gamut of loan options.
The pitch to developers is all about streamlining;
Record results for Strutt & Parker
Strutt & Parker has posted a cracking set of annual results, including turnover of £111.3m (up 9% from 2014's £102.1m) and pre-tax profit of £27.8m (up 13% to £24.6m).
LaSalle splurges £55m on first UK PRS fund acquisitions
LaSalle Investment Management has completed the first two direct investments for its UK Private Residential Fund, buying-up 270 purpose-built residential units in Leeds and London for £55m.
Countrywide boss joins Tesco board
Countrywide plc's Chief Executive Alison Platt has signed up to join Tesco plc as an independent Non-Executive Director.
Development partner sought for giant Battersea regeneration project
Wandsworth Council is on the hunt for a joint venture partner to deliver one of south west London's biggest regeneration projects.
Countrywide eyes Deloitte Real Estate?
It's being reported that the UK's biggest property group, Countrywide plc, has been making overtures to acquire Deloitte Real Estate.