Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as Knight Frank UK head
Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson as its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton who will retire from the partnership in March 2027. Robinson, who has spent more than…
Tower Hamlets issues three-year bans to landlords
Tower Hamlets Council has secured three-year banning orders against a property management company and its two directors following serious housing offences at an overcrowded property in Poplar, east London. R&G…
Riyadh residential market expands amid Vision 2030 reforms
Riyadh’s residential property market is undergoing significant transformation as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme drives infrastructure development, regulatory reform and international investment into the capital. The city is experiencing growth…
British curriculum schools drive Riyadh property demand
International schools following the British curriculum are emerging as a significant factor in residential property demand across Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 continues to attract multinational corporations and skilled…
Riyadh family communities draw investor focus amid Vision 2030
Riyadh’s residential market is experiencing a structural shift as Vision 2030-led development drives demand for family-oriented communities, with billions of dollars flowing into infrastructure, schools, and amenities across the Saudi…
Michael Bruce returns to Purplebricks as director
Michael Bruce has been officially reinstated as a director at Purplebricks’ parent company Strike, according to Companies House records filed this week, confirming earlier reports of the founder’s return to…
MPs call for stamp duty overhaul to boost homeownership
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called for significant reforms to Stamp Duty Land Tax, arguing the current system creates barriers to homeownership and slows property market activity.…
Chancellor rules out Help to Buy scheme revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that the Government will not revive the Help to Buy scheme, citing defence spending as the priority over property market incentives. Speaking at a conference…
Estate agents remain top source of conveyancing referrals
Estate agent recommendations account for nearly a third of conveyancing instructions, according to research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors, making them the single largest source of new business for legal firms…
Fine & Country expands to Stockport and Saddleworth
Premium estate agency network Fine & Country has appointed James Diggins to lead a new franchise covering Stockport and Saddleworth in Greater Manchester. Diggins, who entered the property industry in…