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London reclaims its title as the world’s top wealth centre, despite Brexit
"Hard Brexit, no Brexit, Brexit-lite: whatever the outcome, London will remain the leading global wealth centre in 2019.
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Savills expands super-prime lettings operation; recruits new North London chief
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John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
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‘Landmark’ resi development opp hits the market in Edinburgh
Savills says the New Town site 'is a truly unique opportunity to deliver a landmark development in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable and architecturally significant neighbourhoods.'
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‘Extraordinary’ Norman & Dawbarn-designed house in SW London seeks £7.5mn
In Pictures: Former torpedo testing site was reimagined as a family home by the original architects of BBC Television Centre.
Ambitious proptech firm buys another top mortgage broker
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