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Mayfair is "the ultimate destination for high net worth renters," says Tunstall Property, "followed by Knightsbridge and Belgravia respectively." Marylebone, however, comes out on top for rental investments.

Over £150bn-worth of UK property has been bought-up by offshore firms since 1999, according to new research by The Sunday Times.

On average, UK landlords currently trade their properties every 17 years, compared to every 14 years for homeowners, according to some interesting new findings from the country's biggest estate agency.

London Central Portfolio has just announced the launch of its "super fund", LCA III, which comes with a "seed portfolio" of 50 properties already in place.

Capco is clearly aiming for a high-end vibe down at Lillie Square, calling in HRH-approved furniture makers NEJ Stevenson and interior designers Hudson and Mercer to come up with a suitably swanky marketing…

Q2 transaction levels across prime central London were up 24% on Q1, notes Strutt & Parker, with a 40% increase recorded in the £2m+ range.

Knight Frank's House Price Sentiment Index has risen in August for first time in six years.

Some big-name resi firms have been named as major donors to London's mayoral candidates as they ramp up their respective campaigns.

Harrods Estates has predicted that UHNWIs from mainland China will soon take over as the biggest group of investors in prime London.

Countrywide has decided to plough some more resources into its research capability.

The final few tickets have gone on sale for a big charity do celebrating the property industry's favourite annual sporting event.

There's a "desperate need" for apprentices in the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders as it has a go at drilling down into the skills shortage.