Savills reports ‘very strong’ performance, but shareholders revolt over exec pay
Overall trading for the global property consultancy in 2021 so far has been "better than anticipated and comfortably ahead of the prior equivalent period." But things are set to return to "more normal levels" in the second half of this year.
Ex-Savills & Romans man launches ‘world’s first pay-to-view property platform’
Michael Riley’s new venture, ViewRabbit, promises to ‘sort serious movers from nosey neighbours, holidaymakers, wannabees and tyre kickers’ by charging an upfront viewing fee of £30.
Savills recruits new Westminster sales boss from Marsh & Parsons
Laura Wilcox-Chandley has spent the last ten years in charge of M&P’s South Kensington and Chelsea offices.
Cluttons recruits new Hyde Park office head from Savills
Scott Joseph has joined the agency after five years at Savills’ St John’s Wood branch.
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Well-known RBKC specialist returns to Savills
Dan Martin made the move to luxury brokerage UK Sotheby's International Realty in 2023.
£38m Belgravia mansion sold in London’s first super-prime deal of 2025
Five super-wealthy buyers were fighting it out for the 9,000 sq ft Grade II listed townhouse on Wilton Crescent over the festive period.
International buyer swoops on £26.25mn Mayfair mega-lateral
Fairway Capital sells 'palatial' residence in former Rolls Royce HQ on Old Park Lane; reports £120mn 'wave' of deals to buyers from the UK, Middle East & Asia.
St John’s Wood super-home project goes for £2mn above guide
Multiple bids went in for the 'best-in-class' 10,000 sq ft new-build scheme, which was being offered with a top-tier design team already in place.
Savills PCL teams toast £100mn festive deal flurry
Prime Central London agency & resi development divisions report 'one of their strongest ends to a year' after HNW buyers splash out on mansions & penthouses.
London’s super-prime property market slumps to five-year low
£15mn-plus deals dropped off by a quarter in 2024, reports Beauchamp Estates, as tax hikes, non-dom changes & political uncertainty spooked billionaire buyers.
Harding Green signs former UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD
Guy Bradshaw will focus on Cheshire’s high-value property market as part of the 'freelance' brokerage's expanding network.
Harrods Estates names new Knightsbridge sales manager
Well-known dealmaker steps up at PCL agency's flagship branch.
Luxury brokerage sets up new Private Client Service
New end-to-end offering from United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty will connect ultra-prime property markets including the UK, UAE & Saudi Arabia.
Strutt’s former rural chief teams up with top buying agent for new venture
Jess Simpson & Matt Sudlow have launched Stoneacre Advisors to provide private clients with advice on high-value, complex, rural property transactions.
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