SME builders ‘on the verge of extinction’ as numbers plummet 80% since the late 80s
The number of small- and medium-sized house-building companies has fallen by an average of 335 a year since the late 1980s, according to some new research.
Amazon moves into house-building with modular construction investment
Online retail and tech giant Amazon has made its first investment foray into the house-building sector, backing an American modular construction start-up.
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Mandatory New Homes Ombudsman to police ‘rogue’ developers
All housebuilders will need to sign-up to Robert Jenrick's New Homes Ombudsman scheme.
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Jenrick reveals the Government’s ‘plan to re-start the housing market’ as estate agents & developers get back to work
The Government has eased the Coronavirus lockdown in a bid to re-start the housing market after seven weeks in cold storage. Estate agents' office can now re-open, viewings are permitted;
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UK Sotheby’s International Realty launches dedicated offering for HNWIs acquiring prime property across key international markets.
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One of London's most successful property agents talks us through his journey to the top, how the luxury market is faring in 2025, and what today's ultra-wealthy clients really value in an advisor.
Echlin signs industry big-hitter Collins as £200mn luxury pipeline takes shape
Mark Collins, the former Chairman of Residential at CBRE, has joined the expanding design & development firm as non-exec director.
Luxury hotel group Maybourne recruits Walsh to lead ‘ambitious’ branded resi drive
Owner of Claridge's, The Berkeley & The Connaught brings in The OWO's former sales chief to lead global branded residential strategy.
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Knight Frank boosts PCL lettings team with senior hires
Agency recruits seasoned operators from Hamptons & CBRE for key roles in Chelsea & Knightsbridge.
Hutton Bubear brings in D&G alumna to boost country coverage
Well-known agent Tamzin Incledon will oversee searches in The Chilterns, Oxfordshire and Surrey for the boutique property firm.
Deal sealed on rare penthouse overlooking Regent’s Park
Boutique firm tucks away 4,000 sq ft spread at close to its £7.5mn guide as part of £30mn deal run.
LonRes names first Chief Operating Officer
Marketing chief Emma Herriman steps up to new COO role after a decade at the B2B property data platform & network.
Jamie Hope: Uncertainty is the only certainty we have
'Buyers are looking at the market through an ultra-cautious lens,' but boutique agency boss still sees positive signs.
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Historic St John’s Wood school building set for luxury resi revival
Swift consent secured for MWA-designed plans to restore former residence & studio of the artist John O’Connor.
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