LSL branch closures boost profits
But London's 'challenging' market squashed Marsh & Parsons' profits in the first six months of the year
Countrywide & LSL confirm plot for property industry mega-merger
LSL and Countrywide - which operate around 1,000 estate agency branches between them, including Marsh & Parsons, Hamptons and John D Wood - are reported to be in "serious" discussions about merging.
Foxtons confirms six branches have been shut, but ‘no plans for further closures’
London estate agency reviewed all sites, and has closed down branches in Mayfair, Barnes, Beckenham, Enfield, Loughton, and Ruislip
Countrywide acquisition & disposals help quadruple Connells’ profits
Connells "continues to look for investment and acquisition opportunities", says CEO David Livesey, as pre-tax profits jump from £17.2m in H1 2020 to £80.2m in H1 2021.
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Park Lord brings in ex-JLL & Foxtons duo
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Savills shifts £180mn of super-prime new-builds in Q1
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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.
The London Broker signs high-profile ex-Sotheby’s director
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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.
Coutts flags ‘deep value’ in PCL heartlands as discounts hit seven-year highs
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