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LaSalle splurges £55m on first UK PRS fund acquisitions
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.
Countrywide boss joins Tesco board
Countrywide plc's Chief Executive Alison Platt has signed up to join Tesco plc as an independent Non-Executive Director.
Development partner sought for giant Battersea regeneration project
Wandsworth Council is on the hunt for a joint venture partner to deliver one of south west London's biggest regeneration projects.
Countrywide eyes Deloitte Real Estate?
It's being reported that the UK's biggest property group, Countrywide plc, has been making overtures to acquire Deloitte Real Estate.
London Square gives buyers a taste of new Teddington scheme
London Square is gearing up to lift the lid on its latest scheme in west London.
PCL investors to swerve SDLT surcharge by ‘going large’
Buying agency Black Brick has reported a "flurry of activity" from investors since George Osborne announced the new stamp duty surcharge on buy-to-let and second homes.
Raft of promotions at Bidwells
175-year-old regional property consultancy Bidwells has made 20 promotions across its business, including two new Associates on the resi side.
Scotland’s buy-to-let levy ‘needs urgent clarification’
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…
‘Ground-breaking’ tech product promises speedier conveyancing
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.
‘Most prime developments underinsured for loss of deposit’ says broker
A "groundbreaking" new insurance product has been launched for developers undertaking prime and large-scale projects, which could have a big impact on the way such schemes are covered.
Lady Violet’s penthouse hits the market
The former address of Lady Violet Bonham Carter, Liberal activist, politician, and grandmother of Helena, has been put up for sale for £4.65m.
Zoopla brings in new consumer PR agency
"Digitally-led integrated communications agency" Brands2Life has won the Zoopla consumer PR account, beating global comms behemoth Weber Shandwick in a competitive pitch to replace the incumbent Instinctif…