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Agents turn to the courts over what constitutes a confidential client list
Two London estate agencies have turned to the High Court over "a very large difference in opinion" about what makes a confidential client/prospect list.
68% of LPAs to miss April’s CIL charge date; ‘a significant impact on the delivery of housing’ likely
68% of local planning authorities won't have a CIL charge in place by the time Section 106 restrictions come in in April 2015, say Savills and the Federation of Master Builders.
Boultbee-Brooks kickstarts £250m development venture
Entrepreneur Steve Boultbee-Brooks has launched a new London-based acquisition, development and asset management venture.
Nine Elms – Pimlico Bridge: Architects to pitch for £40m ‘dream commission’
Fancy designing a London landmark?
Man fined for ‘stupid’ Holland Park loft extension
What would actually happen if you banged up a loft extension in the Royal Borough without planning permission?
Average UK prices breach 2007’s peak
After a 1% rise in June to take the annual increase to +11.8%, average UK property prices have now breached their 2007 peak, says Knight Frank.
How to blur out a property on Google Street View
Google has just made it much easier for homeowners to "disguise" their properties on Street View maps.
New Junior VP for BPF
David Sleath, Chief Exec of SEGRO, has been named as the new Junior Vice President of The British Property Federation.
Spike in number of consumers predicting >10% house price growth
EXCLUSIVE: People are getting more bullish about big house price rises over the next 12 months, according to a new survey by Rightmove.
Marylebone now a ‘top three’ location as rental values surge
The capital's lettings landscape appears to be undergoing some pretty significant changes right now.
Record-breaking Woolworth Building penthouse up for sale
One of the most prestigious apartments in the world - a nine-storey affair at the top of the iconic Woolworth Building in New York - has just hit the market with a whopping $110m price tag, a record for…
Capital Gains Tax for non-residents: ‘There are better ways’
"The Inland Revenue has not thought through the intricacies and practicalities of implementing " says Mishcon de Reya's Andrew Goldstone in the law firm's response to the Government's CGT consultation.