Like Hogwarts headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore once said: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” Well, Harry Potter fans will surely be over the moon to know they can now live inside the 4 Privet Drive home the boy wizard played by Daniel Radcliffe occupied in the Hollywood films.
UK-based Japanese firm Kajima has a wealth of experience in developing and managing projects that span a full range of sectors – and also has its hooks in the property investment landscape. Triggering our curiosity, we spoke with FD Nigel Chism to discuss the challenges that come with handling such a multi-faceted business.
Pokemon Go is one of the biggest mobile games ever. It has attracted legions of fans around the world. And certain places, such as Central Park in New York, have now become hotspots for players, as well as the usual hordes of tourists. What does this mean for property
Zoopla has taken another step towards changing the property industry forever with the £75m acquisition of Property Software Group (PSG), which provides technological support to over 8,000 estate agency branches across the UK.
Marco Robinson’s entrepreneurial activities know no bounds with the serial business owner operating across multiple sectors – property being the most lucrative. He talks to Real Business about his adventures, which have taken him to the Playboy Mansion, as part of our Business Class section.
By Aidan Rushby
Aidan Rushby, CEO and founder of Movebubble, the property renting app, takes a look at the importance of renters to London and how they are currently being undervalued.
Disruptive digital property company Settled was founded in 2014 by siblings Gemma and Paul Young. They wanted to pool their experience in technology and property to create a truly 21st century platform for buying and selling homes, which has won a spot in our Everline Future 50 2016.
Alternative lenders in the UK mortgage market have now risen up in many guises, from challenger banks such as OneSavings Bank, through to peer-to-peer lenders like LendInvest – the latter of which has seen some impressive growth and is part of our Everline Future 50 2016.
Business leaders are always being urged to seek out gaps in the market, find out everything they can about that gap and own it. Still in doubt as to whether it is the best route to starting a business Then look no further than Everline Future 50 2016 business Land Insight – its creation is proof that the concept truly works.
First launching as Spacious in January 2014 before changing its name, Entrepreneur First alumni Tushar Agarwal and Tom Watson, together with an ex-advisor to the British prime minister, aim to use Hubble as a portal to bring simplicity and transparency to the office-rental process. It’s an Everline Future 50 2016 member.
