Savills and Knight Frank have both severed ties with Russia – at least temporarily – along with Avison Young, CBRE and Colliers.

Savills does not own nor have a shareholding in a business in Russia. But the company does have a long-standing relationship with a Savills associate – a franchisee. However, that agreement has now been suspended.

A Savills spokesperson told the press: “Savills is appalled by the scenes of humanitarian tragedy which are unfolding across Ukraine, has already made significant donations to humanitarian relief agencies working in the Ukraine and neighbouring countries to help alleviate this suffering and is supporting those of its people who are personally affected.