no 05pr642 date 28 november 2005 knight frank llp reports strong year with a 25 increase in turnover london uk the leading independent real estate adviser today announced its final results for ended 30 april highlights group increased by to 171 0m 2004 136 7m profit before tax 31 24 3m 18 6m balance sheet and cash management net inflow from operating activities strengthened 33 2m 20 8m total number of staff 2 138 1 977 record residential selling more than 250 houses at over million appointed british land as valuers 12 billion plus portfolio sole investment advisor crown provide advice on office network expanding rapidly target further five openings 2006 new strategic global partnership york based commercial brokers newmark commence international expansion underway including planned gulf states well positioned introduction sipps nick thomlinson senior partner chairman
