Fears grow for Smallbone of Devizes as owner ‘faces collapse’
Iconic Wiltshire furniture brand was bought by Canburg in 2009
NYC super-developer swoops on Smallbone of Devizes
Extell boss Gary Barnett secures the future of West Country heritage design brand, along with sister firms Mark Wilkinson Furniture and Brookmans, after acquiring embattled parent company Canburg
Smallbone owner Lux Group snaps up another top-end London furniture firm
New York super-prime property developer Gary Barnett's Lux Group Holdings has picked up another luxury furniture brand in the UK, acquiring Christopher Peacock (London) Ltd.
Banda’s former design chief joins RedBook
Barak Alberro has joined Redbook as Projects Director, marking the consultancy's third major hire in the last six months.
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Big-brand luxury property brokerage launches ‘flagship’ West London office
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened a fifth branch in the capital, setting up shop with a strong team on Kensington Church Street.
£50mn trio of trophy apartments sold at 9 Millbank
Series of super-prime sales at the landmark St Edward scheme marks a 'significant milestone' for Westminster's property market, says agency.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Former Berkeley Group sales boss joins Harding Green
Radhika Bedford previously ran sales for Berkeley's St George brand in North London.
‘Britain’s most daring property developer’ to race in 14,500km motor rally
John Caudwell has been inspired by the links between the famous Peking to Paris Rally and his £300mn resi project on the French Riviera.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
Buyer sought for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' between the King's Road and Fulham Road.
New boutique agency eyes SW London expansion
Beaufort Green was launched last year by former Dexters sales director Charlie Ince-Green.
Tribunal rules on high stakes CGT case over super-prime Chelsea mansion
The Finchatton-built home sold for more than £27mn in 2015.
Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
'Those who ignore planning rules will be held accountable,' Westminster officials warn.
Knight Frank downgrades PCL house price growth forecast
'Needs-based' housing markets are likely to see prices rise faster than previously thought, but Knight Frank has cut its near-term forecast for Prime Central London 'due to the fact the political backdrop…
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