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Delays likely, cancellation possible for TfL’s HQ-to-resi plans
Westminster's councillors have put the brakes on Transport for London's plans to convert its St James's headquarters into luxury apartments.
Savills swoops on Smiths Gore
Savills has announced plans to buy up long-established rural and resi outfit Smiths Gore in a deal that's though to be worth around £40m.
Which Prime Minister built the most houses, and which one saw house prices rise the most?
Tony Blair presided over the biggest increase in house prices of any Prime Minister's tenure - prices increased by 211% while he was in residence at No.
City of Perspiring Dreams: Cambridge outperforms as £1m+ deals triple in five years
According to new research, house price rises in Cambridge over the last twelve months have been comparable to those seen in London, with an overall uplift of 16.9% against the capital's 17%.
Zoopla hires MoneySuperMarket brand guru
Zoopla Property Group has hired a seriously big hitter from the world of marketing to bolster brand awareness.
Offer numbers on track as ‘buyers are getting bored of political uncertainty’ – D&G
“It appears that buyers and sellers are getting bored of political uncertainty," says Douglas & Gordon's George Franks, "and this is reflected in the consistent flow of properties coming to the market."
Countrywide recruits Lloyds man to financial services division
Gert big property group Countrywide plc has hired Lloyds Banking Group's Director of Strategic Partnerships to "develop the growth agenda" of its financial services division.
Transaction levels hold firm – HMRC
The number of residential transactions seems to be holding pretty firm in the run-up to the general election, with HMRC recording 100,790 deals in March compared to 100,940 in February (seasonally-adjusted…
Boultbee embarks on 12-month £100m buying spree
Steve Boultbee-Brooks' investment and development outfit Boultbee LDN has revealed plans to acquire another £100m worth of sites over the next 12 months.
Notting Hill Gate Estate goes for £215m
Real estate fund manager Frogmore has come out on top in the battle for the (mainly commercial) 165,000 sq ft Notting Hill Gate Estate.
Newcastle United owner makes £200m prime resi play with Chelsea acquisition
Mike Ashley, owner of Newcastle United and founder of budget sports retailer Sports Direct, has apparently stumped up £200m to fund the acquisition of the John Lewis warehouses between Sloane and Draycott…
Asking prices reach all-time high after 1.6% monthly jump
The average asking price on Rightmove has bundled up by 1.