Bangladeshi corruption investigations raise alarm over London property market
'This is a test for the UK government to demonstrate it can fulfil its ambition of being the anti-corruption capital of the world,' says Transparency International.
What real impact would a public register of beneficial owners have on the UK property sector?
The new draft Bill promises more transparency in the UK property industry, but will it cause headaches for estate agents, solicitors and developers - and will it put off overseas investors?
London is ‘a top destination for money launderers’, with no data on real owners of most foreign-firm owned property
Most foreign firms owning London property are registered in tax havens, say Transparency International and Reuters
‘Pandora Papers’ leak exposes more offshore London property deals
"Secret" owners of luxury homes in London have been revealed in a huge data leak, including details of a widely-reported Qatari-owned property on Cornwall Terrace.
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United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty bolsters London sales team with more senior hires.
Chestertons appoints new Mayfair Sales Director
Elliot Fensom has been given a flagship Prime Central London role after a spell as the estate agency's 'Roaming Sales Manager'.
Luxury housebuilder seeks financial support after ‘challenging year’
45-year-old firm specialises in delivering high-end family homes in London and the Home Counties.
In Pictures: £44mn Chelsea Barracks penthouse comes with ‘one of the most significant terraces in central London’
Studio Atkinson designs the first penthouse to publicly launch at the super-prime scheme in London's Belgravia district.
£8mn penthouse sold in Covent Garden’s biggest deal of the year
3,000 sq ft duplex came with two private terraces overlooking the famous Piazza.
‘We’re not just selling properties’: Super-agent Trevor Kearney on disrupting the luxury homes market
INTERVIEW: 'The super-prime real estate market has been slow to evolve, often failing to meet the expectations of today's ultra-high-net-worth individuals', says top-end dealmaker-turned-brokerage boss
London Square signals high-end ambitions with debut PCL scheme
Aldar-owned property developer prepares to launch 'flagship' Westminster Tower project as part of new focus on luxury resi.
Deal sealed on rare quadruple lateral on Eaton Square
Sprawling short lease proposition created 'quite a stir'.
Contractor signed for super-prime St John’s Wood Barracks scheme
Multiplex is aiming to complete shell & core works at Sir George Iacobescu's St John’s Wood Square development by the end of 2026.
Beauchamp recruits St John’s Wood lettings manager from Savills
Ziad Hijazi is now handling prime & super-prime rentals in north London for Gary Hersham's boutique estate agency.
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