The Market
What is an estate agent? OFT revises the definition
The Office of Fair Trading has revised its definition of what it is to be an estate agent
London homes should be exempt from stamp duty – BoJo
Boris Johnson used his speech at the Tory Party Conference to ask the Chancellor to exempt London homes from the "baleful effects" of stamp duty
Surge in off-market deals, second-home buyers and (finally) some quality London stock
Buyers are returning to the prime market in their droves across the UK, according to Knight Frank's acquisition arm The Buying Solution
Tenants’ Charter offers longer lets, but is it needed?
Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, has set about revolutionising the lettings industry by making longer tenancies the norm, although Savills has come out to argue that there's just no need for more…
Green light for Village Green development
It's now a bit easier to build on village greens, thanks to new landowner rights that came in yesterday (1st October 2013)
“Notable increase in investor demand” for PCL residential
"Prime London Central residential has firmly carved its place in a balanced portfolio and is no longer looked upon as commercial property’s country cousin," says London Central Portfolio as it opens u…
Star turn for West End resi as planning, prices and sales hit new high notes
Soho and Mayfair are the West End's star resi performers, according to a new comprehensive review of the West End residential property market from Wetherell
Galliard launches 45-storey resi tower in Canary Wharf
At 492 ft, Baltimore Tower will be the tallest residential building in Canary Wharf. And with the flagship penthouse slated at £6.95m (£1,148 psf), it's also one of E14's most expensive.
Mansion Tax: An assault on heritage
It’s that time of year again and once again the rumble of a mansion tax echoes around the conference halls, says leading historic building consultant Ben Furnival, as he calls for exemptions at least fo…
London’s rental value lull continues – Cluttons
Rental values across the capital were flat as a pancake in Q3, according to Cluttons' latest figures.
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PCL sales up 50% compared to last year as prices continue to rise – Knight Frank
Prime central London property prices are still rising in most areas, driven by the sub-£2m market, but higher prices are doing very little dampen demand, according to Knight Frank's Q3 market report.
“Britain’s most expensive knock-down” hits the market in Mayfair
Already dubbed "Britain's most expensive house knock-down", Mayfair agency Wetherell has just started marketing a £35m Mount Row mews house with mighty aspirations.