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London's biggest indie lettings agency Benham & Reeves is pressing on with its expansion plans, announcing the launch of a new branch in East London.

The US prime property market is reeling after the government announced plans to effectively end buyer anonymity in New York and Miami.

Planners have given resi developer London Square the go-ahead to build a new mixed-use scheme on London Road in Isleworth.

Strawberry Star has closed its debut property investment fund after securing £75m to splash on "some of the best property investments in London".

JLL has hired Savills' David Jubb as Director of a new Greater London Residential Development team.

Shawbrook Bank and development finance outfit Urban Exposure have teamed up to provide resi developers with a whole gamut of loan options. The pitch to developers is all about streamlining;

Strutt & Parker has posted a cracking set of annual results, including turnover of £111.3m (up 9% from 2014's £102.1m) and pre-tax profit of £27.8m (up 13% to £24.6m).

175-year-old regional property consultancy Bidwells has made 20 promotions across its business, including two new Associates on the resi side.

There's "a complete lack of real detail" on Scotland's amendment to LBTT, which will see a 3% surcharge for second homes and buy-to-let properties in line with changes to SDLT in England & Wales announced…

A firm reckons it's significantly sped up the conveyancing process by improving accuracy and "cutting out an entire step" from the rigmarole of ordering searches.

LaSalle Investment Management has completed the first two direct investments for its UK Private Residential Fund, buying-up 270 purpose-built residential units in Leeds and London for £55m.