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The Government has started identifying a number of property development firms for investigation as it turns a spotlight on the use of offshore companies.

An overwhelming majority of residents of St Ives - one of Cornwall's most famous, beautiful and in-demand destinations - have voted to ban second homes in a landmark local referendum. 83.

Capco has reported a "notable increase in enquiries" at Lillie Square since the start of the year.

Colliers International has brought in party wall expert, Michael Cooper, to form a new Neighbourly Matters team within the firm’s Building Surveying & Project Management department.

A "tough" new noise regime has come into force as part of Kensington & Chelsea's new Code of Construction Practice.

Northacre has had its Section 106 for the development of the former Scotland Yard HQ formally approved, just two months after the 1.7 acres scheme was given the go-ahead by Westminster planners.

A chunky two-unit amalgamation on the top floors of St Edward's new scheme on High Street Ken has become available at £12.95m.

Boutique developer SAS Investments has added two new land buyers to the ranks as it gears up to launch a batch of new schemes and a five-year investment vehicle.

British Land has signed itself up as Headline Partner of this year's London Design Festival in September.

Beauchamp Estates' decision to take some exhibition space at this year's Top Marques Show in Monaco paid off big time after His Serene Highness Prince Albert II rocked up to talk real estate.

Countrywide plc has recruited Barclays' "Head of Affluent Segment" as the new Managing Director for Hamptons International, marking "an exciting new chapter for the company".

A neo-classical mansion on Totteridge Common has been sold in one of the biggest deals outside of London so far this year. Guided at £16.