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PCL transaction levels tumble as caution returns to the capital
Transaction levels in prime central London have tumbled by 17% year-on-year, says W.A.Ellis, as "a more cautious story is emerging" in the capital.
Chestertons’ new look goes live
Six weeks after Chestertons' brand new look was revealed, the company has launched its solo (sans-Humberts) website. And it looks rather good.
Viñoly’s Marble Arch Towers get the green light
Almacantar's 410,000 sq ft plans to replace the 24 storey Marble Arch Tower with two Rafael Viñoly-designed buildings were given the go-ahead by Planners last night.
TateHindle unveils Royal Leamington Spa scheme
Thanks to Knight Frank, we know Spa Towns have been steaming ahead in the property stakes over the last few years, so hopes will be high for this unusual prime resi scheme in deepest Warwickshire.
Brussels urges UK to update higher value property taxes
The European Commission has recommended that "reforms to the taxation of land and property should be considered to alleviate distortions in the housing market."
Gut Feeling: Is now the time to take on a total wreck?
Provided you don't throw caution to the wind, there's some good opportunities around for those with the stomach for a full-on gut-job, says Jo Aldridge...
Foxtons boss steps down
Foxtons' Chief Executive Michael Brown is calling it a day after 12 years at the estate agency's helm.
Savills joins forces with Marbella agency
Another week and another international tie-up for Savills; this time in sunny Spain, where the real estate behemoth has gotten into bed with Marbella’s longest established estate agency.
Global property price growth slows
The pace of global property price growth halved last quarter, according to the latest from Knight Frank.
The agency's Global House Price Index rose by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2014, down from 1.
Mind The Gap: Huge surge in Londoners buying homes outside of the capital
There's been a tremendous hike in the number - and value - of homes bought by Londoners in other parts of the country over the last few months, according to one agency.
London’s land values ‘playing catch up’ with house prices
Residential development land values are on the up across the UK, says Savills, as national housebuilders demand more as they "ramp up their output" and land "plays catches up" with house prices in the…
New Chair for CPRE as Waine steps down
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has chosen Su Sayer, currently Chief Exec of disability charity United Response, as its next Chair.