Prime Resi Industry Reactions: Boris Johnson declared as the UK’s new leader
The Conservative Party has elected the controversial Brexit-loving former Mayor of London, Boris, as its new leader; he will take over as Prime Minister from Theresa May on Wednesday
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Budget 2021: Property industry reactions
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New platform opens door to distressed property deals
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£37.5mn Banda-designed super-duplex unveiled at The OWO
In Pictures: Top-end studio delivers 3,804 sq ft heritage-inspired residence at luxury Raffles-branded scheme in Whitehall.
In Pictures: Historic Cotswold estate hits the market at £15mn
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Government ramps up plans to regulate property agents
Update Industry Reactions: Ministers unveil licensing regime and independent regulator, going much further than proposals announced last year.
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Land Registry data reveals a telling resale at one of Kensington’s most prestigious schemes, alongside a clutch of eight-figure deals across the capital.
Property billionaire swaps Holland Park for Monaco
David Reuben becomes the latest big name to leave the UK, joining a Monaco set now controlling some £77bn of Rich List wealth.
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Guardian: Why are London mansions struggling to sell?
LonRes chief says there is some ‘unbelievably good value’ in the capital's prime neighbourhoods - but warns the market has yet to find its floor.
Record transfer window kicks off super-prime rental bonanza
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