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Building Bridges: £50m in bridging loans issued per week as sector ‘rides to the rescue’
Nearly £50m-worth of bridging loans are being dished out each week as the sector posts annual growth of 24%, according to West One's Bridging Index.
RBKC posts slowest property price growth of any London borough
At +7.2%, the Royal Borough now has the slowest annual rate of property price growth of any London Borough, falling well short of top-performing Newham's +23.4%.
Leeds Time: Central Leeds resi development market is ‘beginning to waken from its slumber’
"2015 could be the year when the Leeds city centre residential development market re-ignites," says JLL, as works on at least one resi scheme are set to start imminently.
Wainbridge gets nod for Fitzrovia mixed use scheme
Wainbridge Ltd has landed planning permission for its Flanagan Lawrence-designed scheme on Alfred Place, between Goodge St and Tottenham Court Rd underground stations.
£2m+ SDLT share to soar to 30% of total revenues – OBR
£2m+ home sales are likely to account for 30% of total SDLT receipts in 2015-16, up from 17% in 2013-14 because of the Autumn Statement's reforms, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
£6.6 billion: Savills’ UK resi sales (excl. new developments) up 8% in a year
Savills has just turned in a monster set of annual results, with Group revenues up 19% to £1.1bn. Pre-tax profit was up by 21% (to £85m) in the year ending December 31st.
Capco gets the go-ahead for West Brompton Village
A key section of Capital & Counties' Earls Court masterplan has been given the official thumbs up by RBKC's planners.
The West Brompton Village application involves a new public square of 0.
K&C Digs In: Eight basement developments stopped in a single day
RBKC Council is digging in over rogue basement development, slapping stop notices on eight projects in a single day on Tuesday.
Middleton bolsters London team
Buying agency Middleton Advisors has expanded its London division with the appointment of former Chestertons man Ashley Wilsdon as Consultant.
‘Crossrail effect’ has boosted prices by up to 38% since 2008
Average property prices within a ten minute stroll of Bond Street have shot up by 82% since Crossrail received Royal Assent back in July 2008, outperforming neighbouring areas by over 38%, says Knight…
Home Hunts launches vineyard buying service
Buying agency Home Hunts has launched a dedicated vineyard sourcing service for UK and international buyers keen to get more grape for their buck.
How much would No. 11 Downing Street be worth as a private residence?
As George Osborne gets ready to talk turkey this afternoon, an estate agency has had a pop at putting a price tag on No. 11 Downing Street.