Moving with the times: Why the lettings industry needs to adapt & evolve
Letting agencies will have to take significant steps to grow and advance in the new era, writes Giles Barrett - starting by putting tenants first, and ditching the uniform...
Giles Barrett is a director at boutique west London estate agency Domus Nova.
‘A huge leap forward for the property industry’: Mandatory estate agent qualifications move closer
Lord Best's recommendations, published today, herald a new regime for the property industry, with mandatory qualifications for all estate agents - which could be extended to property developers, managers…
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Learning from other cultures is key to shaping our industry
As Europe's biggest networking jamboree faces an exodus of big names over coronavirus fears, Chris Dietz of global real estate community LeadingRE explains why meeting new people and learning about different…
By Chris Dietz
New Business Realities: Thea Carroll on launching a property buying agency in uncertain times
In the first in a new series focusing on the realities of starting and running a new business in these extraordinary times, PrimeResi speaks with Thea Carroll, a former member of Knight Frank’s buying…
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Budget 2025: The luxury property industry’s hopes, fears & expectations
PrimeResi has surveyed 50 industry leaders, including estate agency owners, sales brokers, buying agents, luxury developers, financiers, legal advisors, and more.
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PCL agency co-founder joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty
George Vernon has taken up a Consultant Senior Lettings Director role at the luxury brokerage.
Knight Frank’s Rory Penn on resilience, recalibration & finding opportunity in London’s prime property market
Q&A: The high-profile agency's London sales chief reveals a big-ticket deal tally and shares how the business is navigating 'peak uncertainty'.
London estate agency announces major recruitment drive
Dexters wants to take on 200 new recruits via its Training Academy in 2026.
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London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
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In Pictures: Touring a revamped Rutland Gardens townhouse with Rolls-Royce links
Design studio Taylor Howes completes a two-year reimagining of a storied Knightsbridge residence - which is now up for sale at nearly £17mn.
In Pictures: Trophy apartment at Clarges Mayfair lists at £39.5mn
Buyer sought for 4,650 sq ft sub-penthouse with two roof terraces at the prestigious development opposite Green Park.
‘Ambassadorial’ St John’s Wood townhouse sells for £11.5mn
A £3.25mn price cut did the trick for the Grade II listed pile on Hamilton Terrace.
In Pictures: £27mn Rossetti-inspired penthouse launches at Marylebone Square
Marquee unit at long-running PCL project has been named after Christina Rossetti - and is being sold with a first edition collection of poems by the celebrated romantic writer.
Westminster’s rental licensing scheme launches this month
New rules for some central London landlords kick in on 25th November 2025.
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