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Punchy business acquisition drive sees estate agency ‘capitalise on a consolidating market’
21 deals have already been done this year, says Belvoir boss, with six more acquisitions in the pipeline and 15 more 'under consideration'
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway enters London’s estate agency market with Kay & Co franchise deal
Sage of Omaha's investment vehicle strikes franchise deal with west London-based boutique firm; plans to roll out 'up to ten' more offices in PCL under the BH brand via acquisitions and JVs
Warren Buffett’s prime London estate agency launches property finance business
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co has teamed up with mortgage brokers John East and David Longhurst to launch Connaught Private Finance.
West Country estate agency on acquisition spree
Cooper and Tanner has made its second agency acquisition in as many months, acquiring Geoffrey Smith Ltd in Shepton Mallet and Midsomer Norton.
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Chestertons installs new sales heads in Knightsbridge & Kensington
30-branch agency announces senior appointments at two key PCL bases.
In Pictures: Inside the luxury resi reworking of a St John’s Wood landmark
The historic former chapel-turned-studio where Queen filmed Radio Ga Ga is being transformed into five turnkey homes.
In Pictures: Ransome’s Wharf launches with a ‘refined Chelsea-meets-Battersea aesthetic’
London Square's design team for the 118-home development includes Echlin, Fourfoursixsix, and 5PA Architects.
Home Counties estate agency recruits trio of well-known names
Phillip Armstrong, Marcus Gondolo-Gordon & Chris Humphrey have all joined house.Partnership.
PCL council warns cyber attack fallout is ‘ongoing and will take several months’
A cyber incident 'with criminal intent' has been causing havoc in Prime Central London since November, causing significant delays to planning decisions across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.
In Pictures: Super-prime townhouse hits the market on Chelsea Park Gardens
5,000+ sq ft Lutyens-inspired property, just listed at £12.75mn, has been extended with a dramatic basement.
Ground rents to be capped at £250 as leasehold reform gathers pace
Government publishes draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill, continuing a march to reform the 'feudal' leasehold regime.
Branded residential advisory scales up as demand accelerates
Riyan Itani's Global Branded Residences has added senior hires from Savills and Accor.
Behind closed doors: Saul Empson on the strange business of super-prime deal-making
In a new series for PrimeResi, seasoned buying agent Saul Empson reveals the absurdities and dramas that unfold behind the scenes of high-end property sales, from Notting Hill townhouses to country estates...
Chestertons names new Westminster & Notting Hill sales heads
Jon Chevalier & Pavol Miksa step up to lead sales in key PCL offices.
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