John Lewis property chief moves on
Chris Harris spearheaded the middle class retailer's recent push into the residential property sector, creating a major build-to-rent venture with ambitions to create 10,000 new homes.
John Lewis ‘planning to build 10,000 new homes’
The high street retailer is gearing up to lodge the first planning apps next year.
John Lewis reveals its first build-to-rent resi development locations
Middle-class retailer confirms three proposed build-to-rent sites in Greater London and Reading, as it makes a big move into the residential property development sector.
John Lewis partners with Abrdn for build-to-rent drive
£500mn joint venture aims to deliver thousands of new rental homes at John Lewis and Waitrose sites.
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Former Prime Purchase director Alex Oliver is among three new additions to the firm’s London-based operation.
Park Lord brings in ex-JLL & Foxtons duo
Sebastian Born and Alexi Earl join Joshua Marks' Mayfair-based brokerage.
Knight Frank launches new investor advisory offering as buy-to-let landscape shifts
Agency hosts panel discussion to debut new team, with discussions focusing on landlord caution, regulatory pressure - and where investors are still finding opportunities.
Savills shifts £180mn of super-prime new-builds in Q1
Run of deals, including a number above £30mn, 'confirms London’s enduring appeal among UHNWIs', the agency said.
The London Broker signs high-profile ex-Sotheby’s director
Lee Koffman joins expanding platform after more than 30 years in prime London agency, becoming TLB’s first broker hire since Harding Green deal.
Nobu plots first rural retreat with branded residences in Rutland
Luxury hospitality brand teams up with 185-acre English country estate for hotel, members club and residential concept.
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Big-brand property consultancy declares a 'major milestone' for the business as it signs a new partnership in the Big Apple.
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Biggest house deal officially filed so far this year revealed.
Political uncertainty to weigh on prime London market, warns Knight Frank
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London Square gathers top design names for Milan debrief at new Mayfair HQ
The Aldar-owned developer has ramped up its presence in PCL with a luxurious new Bruton Place base.
Expanding law firm brings in new director to boost PCL offering
Increasing legal complexity and buyer caution mean transactions are getting harder to close, says Leadenhall Law Group.