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Transactions climb but stay short of 2007’s peak (in most places)
The number of homes sold in the first ten months of 2014 was 21% higher than during the same period in 2013 and a solid 60% up on 2009's low-point, but was still 27% below 2007's boom-time.
‘Sharp jump’ for Scotland’s £1m+ market
The number of seven-figure deals in Scotland climbed by 9% in the last quarter of the year, reports Knight Frank.
Notting Hill mews teams up for mass roof extension
What's thought to be London's biggest ever joint extension scheme is currently being weighed up by planners in west London.
House price expectations drop to 18 month low – Knight Frank
We're "in for a steadier year than 2013 or 2014" this year, says Knight Frank, although "overall house price sentiment remains at an elevated level by historical standards."
Housebuilding jumps by 10%
The number of new homes being built across the country has risen to its highest tally since 2007, according to the latest government stats.
137,010 new homes were started in 2014;
Regions outperform as growth spreads beyond the Home Counties
Four bedroomed houses in Dorset were the ones to beat in terms of asking price growth in 2014, according to new research out today.
Another Piccadilly office-to-mansion approval for the Reubens
Property barons David and Simon Reuben - owners of the old In and Out Club, Connaught House on Mount Street, Millbank Tower and 5 Hertford Street - have landed planning consent to convert a Piccadilly…
LCP makes ‘key’ international business development hire
Property investments consultancy London Central Portfolio has recruited a new Business Development Manager to "strengthen relationships across Europe, The Middle East and Asia Pacific Region."
Luxury Living Group unveils flagship London store
For those going all out on their next scheme, Italian interiors superbrand Luxury Living Group has just opened up its flagship store in Knightsbridge.
Square Bay and Adam win big Bath housing consent
Adam Architecture and developer Square Bay have landed permission to build 204 homes on the edge of World Heritage City and leading light of regional prime resi price growth, Bath.
Architecture Foundation names new Director
The Architecture Foundation has appointed Ellis Woodman - curator of the British Pavilion at the 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale - as its new Director.
Black Brick launches Chinese website
Just in time to welcome in the Year of the Goat, Bruton Place-based buying agency Black Brick has unveiled a Chinese version of its website.