Properties
More buyers after “homes with benefits”
Demand for properties with income has soared by 50%, according to Fine & Country, as buyers look to supplement their earnings and boost pension pots.
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Hudson’s Heritage Awards: The Winners
Owners of many of Britain's finest estates turned out in force at last night's Hudson's Heritage Awards at Goldsmith's Hall in London.
Battersea Power Station plans to be approved by Christmas
Is it finally going to happen? After many, many years and almost as many non-starting schemes, it looks like Battersea Power Station may actually be developed. And soon.
Treasure houses and the art of diplomacy
Britain's heritage is its most valuable asset, says William Cash as he continues to explore the wealth of culture in our listed buildings and country houses. Read Part One here.
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Land Registry data out; £1m+ volumes up and some monster deals in West London
All the latest juicy data from the Land Registry is out, showing the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1m in August 2012 was up 12% to 843 from 753 in the same month last year.
Can Ed Vaizey save Britain’s heritage?
The Government must stop sidelining our heritage industry; it's why people visit Britain, says William Cash (part one of two).
Oakvest submits “responsible” Grosvenor Gardens plans; spending £7m on facade alone
Reputedly where the Queen Mother was born, Grosvenor Gardens House in Belgravia is set to undergo a right royal restoration, with comprehensive plans currently being submitted by prime developer Oakvest.
Made in Chelsea: Aylesford International flogs £40m in a month
Flurry of heavyweight deals
Oracle makes Eastern European HNWs feel at home in Hampstead
One of prime property's newest names, Oracle Capital Group, launched its flagship luxury development in London in partnership with Harrison Varma last night.
K&C approves Capco’s Earls Court Masterplan
Uber-developer Capital & Counties' ambitious plans for the Earls Court & West Kensington Opportunity Area were approved by The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea last night.
CBRE snaps up EA Shaw
After a few weeks on the rumour-mill, CBRE announced today that it has acquired high-profile central London property agency EA Shaw.
Oakvest appoints new PR agency
Private equity property investment company and developer Oakvest Ltd. has appointed property PR agency AB Property Marketing, as the firm looks to raise its profile.