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Magnificent 176-year-old tree was one of the earliest introductions of the species in Britain
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Property ads should not feature estimated yields without ‘adequate evidence’, rules watchdog
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Strutt & Parker broker ranks hit double figures
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£11.8bn development wave to reshape West Kensington’s market
New research makes the case for a West Ken renaissance, as a trio of major development projects look set to redraw the local map - and hike property values.
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Well-known London agency adds two more self-employed brokers
Olia Sequeira & Victoria Peters sign to the 68-year-old brand.
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Treasury eyes £1.5mn mansion tax threshold as Budget rumours gather pace
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