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Edinburgh’s property prices rise for fourth consecutive quarter, but prime under-performs
"The question mark over whether Scotland will remain part of the UK following the Referendum in September 2014 does not seem to be having an impact on buyers," says Knight Frank, as Edinburgh's property…
Property Vision rebrands to mark its big 3-0
Buying agency Property Vision has followed the lead of JLL and Cluttons by unveiling a "comprehensive re-brand," changing it's solid Trajan Pro classicism for some sunny yellow highlights to celebrate…
JLL opens flagship resi office in Kensington
Global property behemoth JLL has set up a dedicated resi sales and lettings office in W8.
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First major estate deal of 2014: Shakenhurst sells for only second time in 665 years
Knight Frank has sold the 1,324 acre Shakenhurst Estate on the Worcestershire/Shropshire border for £16m, claiming it as England's "first major estate sale of 2014."
Winkworth opens two new offices
Winkworth has launched a brace of new offices to tap the commuter market: one in Enfield and the other in London Colney & Napsbury Park.
Copy Kensington & Chelsea to solve London’s housing shortages – Prince Charles
"The enduring popularity and desirability of London’s Sloane Square, Mayfair and Notting Hill neighbourhoods speaks to the strengths of mid-rise as a form," says a new report by the Prince's Foundation…
New Guernsey HQ for Triangle Group
Investment, development and asset management outfit Triangle Group has set up a new HQ in the Channel Islands.
2014 to remain a sellers’ market – Hamptons International
350,000 properties were bought outright with cash in 2013 across England & Wales, according to some new stats released today. That's the highest number since 2007.
Private Property Search gets new Country boss
Jessica Simpson is joining Strutt & Parker's independent buying arm Private Property Search from Savills.
96% of borrowers went fixed rate in Feb
96% of mortgages applied for in February were for fixed rate set-ups - a record high proportion - according to stats from independent broker the Mortgage Advice Bureau.
Savills partners up in Switzerland
Savills has struck a deal with Switzerland-based agency Luxury Places, to help look after clients' interests in the Lake Geneva area.
Lake Geneva: Nice in't it?
A Tale of 300 Cities: JLL launches global city comparison site
"The old order has gone," proclaims JLL. "Whereas 10 years ago there were 100 cities on the investor’s radar, now there are 300, and over 600 routinely enquired about by corporates.