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The MD of Harrods reckons George Osborne's stamp duty reforms were "probably inappropriate" and sent a "worrying signal" abroad.

Superstar architect Dame Zaha Hadid has added yet another trinket to her bulging trophy cabinet, winning this year's Royal Gold Medal for architecture.

Property finance outfit Dragonfly has a new CEO. The firm's Head of Sales and Marketing Mark Posniak has replaced Jonathan Samuels, who's left to start a new (non-property related) venture.

Auction house Allsop has appointed Scott Tyler as Senior Partner. He'll become only the sixth Senior Partner in the firm's 110 year history when Neil Mackilligin retires next year.

There's been a major reshuffle at the top of Knight Frank's acquisition arm, The Buying Solution.

Katrine Sporle CBE has been unveiled as the new Property Ombudsman.

The Investment Director of Great Portland Estates has, after 13 years with the REIT, decided to "leave the business and take on a new challenge."

American realty gigantor Coldwell Banker has signed a master franchise agreement to bring its super-brand to Blighty.

Architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has secured the services of one of the world's top "mega building" specialists, Jo Palma.

Boutique resi property and private wealth firm Berkeley Hurrell has strengthened its PCL offering with the hire of Beth Carey as solicitor.

Developer Landmark Estates has cranked up its capability in the capital with a couple of senior hires, a new West End office and some chunky financial backing.

Christian Candy-owned property lender Omni Capital has recruited a new Financial Director and a new Financial Controller to "bring further robustness" to the team.