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Best of the West: The country house sales that stood out in 2020
Some dream country houses changed hands across Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset and Wiltshire in 2020, notes buying agent Robin Gould - including a Medieval ‘sleeping beauty’ and a once-in-a-generation opportunity overlooking the Blackdown Hills...
Robin uncovers property in some of England's most unspoilt countryside. He knows the South-West region as well as anyone, having lived in Dorset for most of his life. Before joining Prime Purchase in 2003 he spent 20 years selling some of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset's finest houses. Robin's reputation is such that he is often the first port of call for homeowners, who would prefer to sell privately.
£25m Surrey mansion sparks off-market bidding war
Knight Frank has tucked away £100m worth of property on the Wentworth Estate so far this year, including the spectacular Villa Oman.
Inside one of the biggest country house instructions of 2019
Take a tour of the stately Sydenhurst in Surrey, which measures over 26,000 square feet, comes with 30 acres of grounds, and has just hit the open market at OIEO £30m...
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‘Handsome’ country estate next to Hadrian’s Wall offered for sale for the first time in 145 years
In Pictures: The sale of The Blenkinsopp Estate is "a generational opportunity to purchase one of Northumberland’s pre-eminent estates," says Knight Frank.
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Agency reports rapid-fire £70mn sales run in Notting Hill
After a subdued start to the year, domestic buyers have sprung into action in W11, says Strutt & Parker's local team.
London Square unveils plans for £240mn Chelsea scheme
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Brokerage recruits SW London specialist from Savills
UK Sotheby's International Realty announced a 'strategic expansion' into the region earlier this year.
‘The opportunity was clear’: Behind Maybourne’s expansion into branded residences
COO reveals how the Claridge's operator plans to integrate luxury hotels, homes, and wellness into a highly personalised 'ecosystem'.
Super-prime brokerage reports ‘strong sales with significant deals’ – transacting over £400mn in Q3
International buyers accounted for more than two-thirds of deals handled by UK Sotheby's International Realty.
Renters’ Rights Bill clears parliament
Letting agents face big changes to accountability & compliance, as rental sector reforms await the Royal rubber stamp.
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Borough by Borough: Charting short supply & rising prices in London’s housing market
CBRE's annual Borough by Borough report reveals a tapestry of local performance alongside over-arching trends shaping the capital's residential market.
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Fine & Country expands into Holland Park
Ben Madden's West London team has taken on the estate agency brand's licence for the affluent area.
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UAE mega-developers to merge
'Milestone' deal creates a 'powerful, future-ready entity' to bring forward ambitious residential & resort projects.
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