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‘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…
London loses top ten European property investment ranking; now behind Istanbul & Budapest
London has tumbled out of the top ten European cities for real estate investment prospects, according to a new report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
Mount Anvil recruits a People Director
Resi-led London developer Mount Anvil has hired its first People Director.
Third London borough to clamp down on mega-basements
Islington is on the verge of following Westminster and RBKC in toughening up its planning rules to deal with a surge in subterranean development.
New London Director for Turley planning
Consultancy Turley has brought in a new Director for its London planning team.
Foxtons to open five new branches by April
London estate agency Foxtons is kicking off the year by launching five new offices, including outposts in Fulham and Maida Vale.
New Acquisitions Manager for Topland
Property investment firm Topland Group has recruited a new Acquisitions Manager to help it deploy "substantial capital".
Telereal Trillium sells Chiswick High Road scheme
The former BT telephone exchange in Chiswick - which has planning for a major new resi-led scheme - has been snapped up by developer L&Q for an undisclosed sum.
Argent makes six new senior appointments
As Roger Madelin, Jim Prower and Tony Giddings move on, King's Cross developer Argent has made some changes to its senior management team.