Format: News
US luxury property market shudders as HNW buyers lose anonymity
The US prime property market is reeling after the government announced plans to effectively end buyer anonymity in New York and Miami.
Green light for London Square’s Isleworth scheme
Planners have given resi developer London Square the go-ahead to build a new mixed-use scheme on London Road in Isleworth.
Strawberry Star closes £25m London property fund; co-investors to bring in another £50m
Strawberry Star has closed its debut property investment fund after securing £75m to splash on "some of the best property investments in London".
JLL creates Greater London Resi Development team
JLL has hired Savills' David Jubb as Director of a new Greater London Residential Development team.
Shawbrook and Urban Exposure announce tie-up
Shawbrook Bank and development finance outfit Urban Exposure have teamed up to provide resi developers with a whole gamut of loan options.
The pitch to developers is all about streamlining;
PCL investors to swerve SDLT surcharge by ‘going large’
Buying agency Black Brick has reported a "flurry of activity" from investors since George Osborne announced the new stamp duty surcharge on buy-to-let and second homes.
Raft of promotions at Bidwells
175-year-old regional property consultancy Bidwells has made 20 promotions across its business, including two new Associates on the resi side.
Scotland’s buy-to-let levy ‘needs urgent clarification’
There's "a complete lack of real detail" on Scotland's amendment to LBTT, which will see a 3% surcharge for second homes and buy-to-let properties in line with changes to SDLT in England & Wales announced…
‘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.
LaSalle splurges £55m on first UK PRS fund acquisitions
LaSalle Investment Management has completed the first two direct investments for its UK Private Residential Fund, buying-up 270 purpose-built residential units in Leeds and London for £55m.
Countrywide boss joins Tesco board
Countrywide plc's Chief Executive Alison Platt has signed up to join Tesco plc as an independent Non-Executive Director.
Development partner sought for giant Battersea regeneration project
Wandsworth Council is on the hunt for a joint venture partner to deliver one of south west London's biggest regeneration projects.