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Annual house price growth should be limited to 5%, argues the RICS today.

Gamely taking cycling - and specifically the forthcoming Tour of Britain - as inspiration for its latest research project, Knight Frank has been peddling some fun stats on regional house price increases.

There's been more action at the super-prime end of the market than ever before, according to one of London's top buying agencies.

James Caan has likened year one of Accouter Group, his prime property services JV with Alec Watt, to Warren Buffet's success with Roomservice and the Candy brother's track record in London luxury.

Mayfair-based developer Angle Property has reported a brisk trade in its new scheme on Buckingham Street, Covent Garden, with all four of the Linley-designed one-bedroom units going for full asking price…

Demand and deal levels are rosy, according to Hamptons,which reports strong August sales and ever-increasing numbers of new applicants.

Prime central London property prices have more than doubled in the last eight years rising by 116%, and PCL prices have risen by an average of 4.

The former MD of Sotheby's has unveiled a pretty interesting-sounding concept; a results-driven portal focusing specifically on high-end international property developments.

There's a familiar story doing the rounds today: stock levels are down but demand and deal levels are riding high in London.

It looks like British Land's Mayfair masterplan is coming together. The Clarges Estate

Taylor Wimpey has appointed a new member to its executive management team.

Shares in Foxtons have been described as "Marmite" by brokers, as Reuters reports that the estate agency's planned stock market float is already over-subscribed.