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Monthly Price Change: +1% (National), +2.7% (London) – Land Registry
House prices across England & Wales rose by 1% in August, taking the annual increase to +8.4% according to the Land Registry.
Super-Prime Stumble: London’s top end property values fall 11% in a year
There's no sign of a reversal in fortunes for London's tumbling super-prime sales market, according to some sterling new research by Carter Jonas. Here's the findings in a nutshell...
Developer faces legal battle over ‘Millionaires’ Row’ address
A developer has threatened legal action after planners voted to officially name his new apartment scheme "Millionaires' Row", because "only millionaires will be able to afford to buy them".
Landmark debuts in London with £8m Battersea scheme
Developer Landmark Estates has made its first foray into the London market.
Hamptons opens in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Hamptons International has rolled out a new office in Stratford-Upon-Avon in Warwickshire.
What do China’s super-rich look for in an overseas property?
Chinese super-portal Juwai has made a list of what China's super-rich value most when it comes to buying stuff, and overseas property in particular...
US trounces Europe in Ryder Cup house price rankings
And the prize for linking property prices to a current sporting event goes to Knight Frank this week, with the firm's comprehensive Ryder Cup house price rankings.
Labouring the Point: Mansion Tax & other property market schemes
With seven months to go, Labour has outlined its plans to reform the way we live where we do should it win next year's General Election.
CGT on main residences: A housing crisis panacea?
Introducing Capital Gains Tax on main residences could fix the housing market, cutting price inflation and driving supply levels up - so says housing guru Kate Barker in a new book.
Demand Drivers & Comparisons: Prime Central London Vs Prime Surrey Estates
The prime central London property market is oft described as a law unto itself.
John D Wood expands in Clapham with lettings acquisition
John D Wood & Co. has amplified its offering South of the River with the acquisition of Duck & Hedges lettings agency on Clapham Common South Side.
Mayfair ‘on track’ to reclaim title of London’s best address
In the wake of yesterday's extraordinary revelations by British Land, a timely report by Knight Frank has backed Mayfair to regain its reputation as London’s premier address, after a "step-change" in…