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Conveyancing transactions dropped 16% in Q1
The number of conveyancing transactions fell by 16% in the first three months of this year, with the average number of transactions per firm dropping by 14%, according to the latest Conveyancing Market…
Foxtons could face multi-million pound payout over ‘hidden commissions’
A law firm has announced that it is bringing a group claim against Foxtons on behalf of landlords, in a legal case which could see the London estate agent facing a multi-million pound payout.
£42m Hong Kong flat sets new price record for Asia
A duplex unit in Frank Gehry's twisted-up Opus Hong Kong has just broken the record for the most expensive flat ever sold in Asia.
Fyfe Mcdade expands south of the river
Hip estate agency Fyfe Mcdade has opened up a new branch in Waterloo, marking the firm's first foray south of the river.
Basement company fined for unauthorised advertising in Kensington
Basement construction firm London Basement Ltd has pleaded guilty to eleven charges of the display of unauthorised advertising boards and shrouds at two properties in Scarsdale Villas, W8.
HS2 Residents’ Commissioner makes first recommendations
The HS2 Residents’ Commissioner, Deborah Fazan, has published the first in a series of regular progress reports, outlining a few suggestions that might help HS2 Ltd get on better with property owners…
Cornerstone hires new Business Development boss
Investment giant Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers has recruited a new Managing Director to lead its Business Development team.
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Poor block management and conveyancing delaying deals
Jo Eccles' Chelsea-based buying agency Sourcing Property has noted a marked rise in the time it's been taking to get transactions over the line.
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Significant price growth ‘unlikely’ in the prime country house market
The long-term outlook for the prime country market is definitely positive, says Knight Frank, but the election result "is unlikely to lead to significant price growth."
Travel Agents: Chestertons announces Avios rewards tie-up
In what's being billed as an industry first, Chestertons is offering clients travel rewards on its sales, lettings and management services.
Topland hires new FD; looks to boost £400m loan book
Sol Zakay's real estate investment outfit Topland Group has hired Simon Wilson as its new Finance Director.
Foster retains AJ120 crown for fourth year
Foster + Partners has topped a league table of Britain’s biggest architecture firms for the fourth year on the trot.