Profit blow for Winkworth but ‘improved’ housing market ahead

A downturn at the top end of the property market could be a boon for online estate agencies looking to target higher-value homes, argues Michelle Ricci of property research and analysis firm Propcision...

A Middle Eastern buy-to-let investor has snapped up the entire Apple Apartments development at 94 Baker Street in one fell swoop.

Winkworth has reported a "broadly flat" 2015, posting a 6.7% rise in revenues and a 1% dip in pre-tax profit. Releasing its annual results, the agency confirmed revenues of £5.