Hit musical Hamilton smashes Edinburgh theatres’ box office records July 8, 2024 The operator behind iconic Edinburgh venues including the Festival Theatre and King's Theatre, has continued its post-pandemic comeback as the musical Hamilton smashed the group's box office records.
Jamie Oliver serves up sales success after flagship London restaurant opens August 22, 2024 Jamie Oliver’s new flagship London restaurant and the continuing popularity of his recipe books helped boost the turnover of the celebrity chef’s group during its latest financial year. The group has reported a turnover of £27m for 2023 after posting a total of £23.6m for 2022, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Its sales [...]
London won’t see exodus – but property growth rates may slow, says Onthemarket June 8, 2021 Property growth rates in the capital could slow in the medium-term, as pandemic-led lifestyle changes like wanting a garden or office space are likely to continue. House prices in the UK have on average grown by £22,000 in the last 12 months, according to the latest figures from Halifax, however prices in London have lagged [...]
Home REIT extends takeover deadline as lawyers accuse firm of trying to ‘bypass accountability’ March 16, 2023 Beleaguered social housing investor Home REIT said it would extend the ‘put-up or shut-up’ deadline for a takeover this morning as discussions with potential suitor Bluestar “remain ongoing”.
Redmayne Bentley to acquire clients from Everton FC broker Blankstone Sington as special administration continues April 23, 2024 The private client business of wealth management company Blankstone Sington, which has been in special administration since October 2023, is to be acquired by Redmayne Bentley.
Property Franchise Group heralds ‘transformational’ growth after Belvoir deal August 7, 2024 The Property Franchise Group (TPFG), which operates brands including Hunter’s and Ellis & Co, has announced booming revenue following the acquisition of Belvoir and Fine & Country. Aim-listed TPFG, which merged with Belvoir earlier this year in a £110m deal , is the UK’s largest multi-brand property franchiser. The deal appears to have paid off, with group revenue [...]
Weetabix: Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand squeezes profit June 25, 2024 Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand cereals has squeezed Weetabix's profit despite its sales edging up, according to newly-filed documents.
UK housebuilding stocks to remain sturdy despite falling house prices November 21, 2022 Housebuilders are expected to avoid any significant share price tumbles ahead of a forecast house price plunge in the UK, according to analysts at brokerage Jefferies. In a research note today, Jefferies analysts doubled down on UK housebuilders continuing to bring value for shareholders, despite an anticipated dip in house prices and sales as mortgage [...]
Protein Works: Sales and profit spike at challenger brand May 24, 2024 The company behind challenger brand Protein Works saw its sales and profits jump during its latest financial year.
Mortgage rates ‘significantly’ increase – but what does it mean for the housing market? May 4, 2023 The number of mortgages being approved leaped in March in another signal that the outlook for the housing market is beginning to recover. Figures released today by the Bank of England showed that mortgage approvals for house purchases rose “significantly” to 52,000 in March from 44,100 in February. Lucian Cook, head of residential research at [...]