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Savills expects average rents to increase by another 6% next year, before the pace of growth eases as tenants are stretched to the limit.

Property consultancy has seen fee income rise but profits fall.

Bank of England data tell of another increase in mortgage approvals, prompting Savills to suggest 'some confidence is beginning to return' to the property market.

Tom Davies is leaving the Foxtons-owned mortgage firm to join LRG; he will be replaced by Richard Merrett.

Nicholas Christofi and Demetrios Antoniou's Karis Capital will be catering to developers and investors across the UK.

Rachel Mason will be in charge of identifying new investment opps in London and across the UK for the Australian developer, as it targets a billion-pound pipeline.

While studios and small flats have struggled in the cooling conditions, foreign buyers have been driving the market for certain family-suitable homes, reports Benham & Reeves.

Deal numbers continue to slide in prime London, but the last week has seen a decent increase in new sales instructions.

The five artists' studios in SW6 have 'scope for a range of potential future uses,' says Savills.

The 15-strong team has outgrown its original office space in the city.

Cornwall, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster have more second homes than any other parts of the country.

Recovery will be 'slow and steady rather than spectacular', says high-profile agency.