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“Good Parents” now make up 29% of buy-to-let market
A new report by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) has flagged up a wave of "Learner Landlords", who have entered the UK buy-to-let market on the back of recent tough economic times.
“Root and branch” review mooted for “Victorian” architecture qualifications
The Architects' Registration Board (ARB) is mulling a "root and branch" overhaul of UK architecture qualifications, that would allow a broader intake from more alternative subjects into the upper echelons…
T-Pylon goes into action at Hinkley Point
The snazzily-designed new T-Pylon (which we reported on last month here) is being rolled out for the first time in the UK, at Hinkley Point in Somerset.
UK construction “turning a corner” – RICS
The construction industry is the most positive its been for six years, with new projects beginning to rise in almost every part of the country, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey,…
Average values in prime central London hit £2m
One agency reckons the average price of a property in prime central London has just nudged over the £2m mark.
On the Spode: Monumental contents auction at Trelissick House
Today's the day to be in Cornwall.
Cordea Savills closes resi development fund with £200m
Cordea Savills has closed its Prime London Residential Development Fund having bagged over £200m.
Hyde Parking: £300k sweet spot hits the market
Threatening to knock the Royals off the Daily Mail's front page, a parking space on London's Hyde Park Gardens has just hit the market with a cool £300k price tag.
Singapore and Hong Kong overtake London as world’s most expensive property hotspots
Housing prices in Singapore and Hong Kong are considered the most expensive in the world, primarily due to higher property taxes implemented to cool the market, says Romesh Navaratnarajah, Senior Editor…
CBRE urges for planning clarity please, Mr Boles
CBRE's Head of Planning Stuart Robinson has penned a lengthy letter to Planning Minister Nick Boles, urging the MP to provide some clarity on the permitted development rights (PDRs) in relation to offices…
New-look website for John D Wood
John D Wood & Co. has launched a shiny new website at www.johndwood.co.uk.
Vincent Tchenguiz sells Mayfair mansion
The Mayfair home of property tycoon Vincent Tchenguiz has reportedly been sold for a tidy sum in the region of £17m, following a speculative offer.