Hyatt & Dawes to take over Knight Frank’s top resi roles as Andrew Hay moves on
Knight Frank's Global Head of Residential Lord Andrew Hay is to retire next year, after 37 years with the business. Tim Hyatt is to take over as Head of UK Residential; Rupert Dawes is now Head of Global Residential.
Ex-Knight Frank duo launch “boutique property advisory hybrid”
Matt Smith and Kris Ericsson have set up an eponymous property agency, offering buying, selling, rental and management services across the capital.
Hyatt steps up to helm Knight Frank’s London resi business
Lettings chief Tim Hyatt takes the reins in the capital as super-prime heavyweight Noel Flint retires after 38 years with the agency
Andrew Hay on market crises, the importance of passion, & handing over the reins at Knight Frank
Lord Andrew Hay has retired from Knight Frank after nearly 40 years.
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