Residence One hires new head of design from 1508

International estate agency Chestertons has recruited a pair of senior players from Sotheby's International Realty to help build its franchising arm.

Harry Dawes takes charge of agency's flagship branch on Sloane Avenue as Rupert des Forges moves over to head up prime new homes team

The brothers behind boutique development firm Wilben are now looking to shake up the luxury interior design world with their new venture Imbuel;