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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Knight Frank begins redundancy consultation process
Agency says fewer than 3% of its UK workforce could be affected.
London Square buys 800-home Earl’s Court scheme
Aldar-owned developer completes another significant resi acquisition in SW London.
Burnham’s rise revives the big property tax question
The former Manchester Mayor and Prime Ministerial hopeful has been a long-standing advocate of a Land Value Tax to replace Stamp Duty.
Strutt & Parker recruits Knight Frank’s Glanville to lead prime cities push
BNP Paribas-backed agency steps up expansion across key regional markets.
Property Industry Reactions: Starmer resigns, opening the door for a Burnham premiership
UPDATED: It's a 'double whammy,' says Becky Fatemi - 'uncertainty over future policy, followed by concern about the policies themselves.
First Look: Albion Nord completes £6.7mn show home at Bishops Avenue Gardens
Arts & Crafts meets luxury living in first apartment to be unveiled at new Billionaires' Row scheme.
Salboy launches fourth central London scheme
Studio Power has designed the ten-apartment scheme in Camden for Salboy & Forge Homes.
‘Bold buyers snap up deals’: Super-prime agent calls for ‘the end of caution’ in PCL
'Decisive buyers are dominating,' says Peter Wetherell, following a five-day five-deal run worth nearly £25mn.
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Part-complete luxury resi project near Buckingham Palace offered for £35mn
Rare PCL development play 'ready for immediate start on site'.
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Latest British Geological Survey projections pinpoints central and northern boroughs as future hotspots, with potential implications for key housing markets.
Referrals lead the way for prime buyer enquiries, survey finds
Industry relationships are becoming increasingly important as activity goes 'off-portal', says AgentWise.
Renters’ Rights Act yet to shift London market, says Foxtons
May was the first full month with the Renters' Rights Act in force 'and the most remarkable thing is how little changed,' says estate agency.