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Owners of property along the the planned HS2 route between London and the West Midlands can, as of yesterday (9th July), ask the government to buy their property under statutory Blight procedures.

Winkworth has further strengthened its offering outside the capital by joining forces with Devon-based Solo Property Services.

Another big research play by a top firm today, with CBRE Group Inc. announcing the appointment of Nick Axford, PhD, as Global Head of Research. This mighty job title is actually a new position; Dr.

Police have echoed a warning to property developers after a court fined a man for the illegal destruction of a bat roost.

Hamptons International has announced some major changes to its Research Department, recruiting two big-hitters from Hometrack and RBS to head things up.

Tim Van der Schyff has joined venerable estate agency John D Wood & Co as Lettings Director, with Kate Ives joining in support as Area Manager.

Ronson Capital Partners and Mount Properties Trustees plans to demolish and redevelop 66 Chiltern Street, W1 have been approved, despite having been recommended for refusal by planning officers.

The UK’s housing market continued to show signs of recovery during June, as both house prices and demand carried on up, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.

Public support for the HS2 rail link has slipped into negative territory, according to a new survey from YouGov.

It may feel like we've already heard every argument possible for/against a mansion tax. But apparently not.

There's not a lot for buyers to choose from, but the smart money's in the sub £2m market, says Douglas & Gordon's Ed Mead, as the firm reports a robust June with far fewer fall-throughs than this time…

One West End agency has reported a massive increase in cash buyers this year, with 75% now choosing to stump up the readies for their purchases, compared to just 20% in 2012.