Tag: Property Industry



UK property industry slows as the conclusion of tax break looms

Posted on 15 February, 2021 by Editor in Chief under Business News, Economy

The United Kingdom property market softened greater than anticipated in January as RIC's surveyors reported a fall in enquiries from potential homebuyers for the first time in eight weeks. The most recent signal the imminent end of the stamp duty vacation is... Read More

LandAid Day sees Property Industry go the Extra Mile for Charity

Land Aid day sees property industry go the extra mile for charity
Posted on 22 October, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The property industry has long been renowned for its generosity when it comes to charity as many developers, agents and investors are involved in either giving to good causes or hosting events designed to raise money. However, on this year’s LandAid Day,... Read More

DTZ awards 132 EMEA promotions

Posted on 11 August, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

DTZ, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has announced 132 promotions across its EMEA business. The total comprises 26 new directors and 38 new associate directors, with a further 68 promotions made at both senior surveyor or equivalent... Read More

BPF appoints Director of Communications

Posted on 23 July, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The British Property Federation (BPF) has appointed Ghislaine Halpenny (pictured) as its Director of Communications. The newly created role replaces that of Head of Communications and Public Affairs, previously held by Patrick Clift who is now Director of UK... Read More

DTZ strengthens Birmingham Office with Trio of Appointments

Posted on 22 July, 2015 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Global real estate adviser DTZ has announced the appointment of three new Surveyors to its Birmingham office. DTZ's new recruits - L-R - Simon Broome, Claire Garrett, Andrew Broome Claire Garret and Andrew Broome both join the firm as Senior Surveyors... Read More

LandAid calls on the Property Industry to back Towering Challenge

Posted on 30 April, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

LandAid is rallying property professionals to support the industry’s most adrenaline-pumping event, in a bid to raise £50,000 for disadvantaged young people in the UK. The property industry charity, in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of... Read More

Property Industry Charity LandAid awards Record amount to Disadvantaged Youngsters

Posted on 1 April, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Industry News

Property industry charity LandAid has awarded a record £1,260,924 in grants to 23 projects, making 2014/2015 the best-ever year for the charity. LandAid’s latest grants have been awarded to the Belfast Buildings Trust, which received £100,000,... Read More

CBRE acquires IVI International

Posted on 21 December, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Business News

CBRE has announced that it has acquired IVI International. The White Plains, N.Y.-based company, which has been in business for 40 years, brings with it a history of providing integrated construction risk management and due diligence services to clients... Read More

Canary Wharf Group becomes first Property Company to make London Living Wage commitment

Posted on 23 September, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

Canary Wharf Group has made history by becoming the first major property company to commit to paying the London Living Wage. This means any worker taken on by the group, regardless of whether on a permanent or contractual basis, will receive a minimum... Read More

Bristol Property Market upturn highlights Industry Skills Shortage

Posted on 11 September, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The property market in Bristol is buzzing with the number of transactions in the first half of the year the highest since 2005. In addition, a number of residential and commercial developments/refurbishments  are currently underway to meet demand. As... Read More