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US giant Berkshire Hathaway ramps up PCL presence with Knightsbridge agency acquisition
EXCLUSIVE: Warren Buffet’s global real estate network moves into ‘London’s true super-prime neighbourhoods’ with the takeover of 163-year-old firm Marler & Marler.
‘Celebrity’ homes can command a 10% price premium, claims agency
"There has been a significant sea-change in celebrity attitudes towards collaborating with agents instructed to market their properties," says a top North London estate agency.
Beyond Hotels: On the future of branded residential
Hotels may dominate the international branded residence space, but there's scope for lifestyle brands - from food and drink to fashion and tech - to move into the sector, suggests Riyan Itani.
Ranked: Which PCL postcodes have the most outside space
Over a third of W1K is open space, according to some research by Astons.
On the rise of holiday home investments & staycations
Demand for holiday homes in the UK has surged in recent months - but should property owners look at tapping into the trend, asks Matt Stevenson of Arbuthnot Latham...
Surrey named Britain’s leafiest location
Surrey has a higher percentage of tree coverage than any other part of the country, according to some surprising new analysis.
Mapped: The world’s top ten billionaire cities in 2020
Beijing has overtaken New York as the world's billionaire capital, according to Forbes.
Grosvenor & JLL sustainability chiefs take on UK climate ambassador roles
Top names from the UK property industry join built environment panel set up ahead of the United Nations COP26 summit.
Mapped: London’s leafiest suburbs
As the race for green space continues, new analysis shows the areas with the highest density of trees in the capital.
Re-designing the way we work: Seven insights to help property pros emerge stronger
With strict lockdown measures finally easing, Oona Collins, the inspirational executive coach behind some of the biggest names in property explains how leaders and their firms can use this time to reset,…
Epic seven-year restoration project promises ‘new chapter’ for Dolphin Square
New owner abandons plans to demolish parts of the UK’s biggest single private rented complex, opting instead for a multi-million pound refurb.
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