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Shenzhen soars as global cities outperform national averages
Property prices in the world's urban centres are out-performing broader national figures, according to Knight Frank's latest statistical foray.
Hamptons International acquires prime central London agency Patterson Bowe
Hamptons International has bought independent Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Kensington-specialist agency Patterson Bowe.
Marsh & Parsons chief Rollings steps down; LSLi’s Brown steps up
After 11 years as CEO of Marsh & Parsons, Peter Rollings has decided that it's time to retire.
Russians halve overseas property spend
The volume of real estate purchases by Russians has halved in the space of a year, according to the Central Bank of Russia (CBR).
Regal Homes builds in-house team
London resi developer Regal Homes has brought in a new Head of Sales & PR, and a new in-house interior designer.
Empty Threats: Unlocking London’s ‘long-term vacant’ homes
Some troubling stats on the number of "long-term vacant" properties in London have come to light recently and councils, spearheaded by Islington, are getting seriously tough on absent owners.
United House and Barratt unveil Trenchard House redevelopment
United House and Barratt London have unveiled their £54m redevelopment of a former Met police hostel for unmarried officers in Soho.
Fifteen new partners at Trowers & Hamlins
Top property-specialising law firm Trowers & Hamlins has promoted fifteen new partners across its London, Manchester, Exeter, Dubai and Bahrain offices.
Versace skyscraper rebrands as first phase sales hit halfway mark
Dubai-based DAMAC has taken the call to "re-align" the moniker of its glitzy 5o-storey resi project in Nine Elms.
38 step up to director level at Savills
Savills has announced a raft of promotions, including 38 fee earners to director across the UK business.
Moorfields eyes development partners for City Road hospital site
Moorfields Eye Hospital has been plotting a move from its Islington base - just off Old Street's "Silicon Roundabout" - for a few years, and it sounds like "Project Oriel" has now come into sharp focus,…
Luxury rents slip across prime global cities
Rents in prime cities around the world fell by an average of 1.1% in 2015 - a pretty significant contrast to the 2.5% growth posted in 2014.