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London steams ahead as transaction volumes reach seven-year high
Strutt & Parker has done a sterling job of reviewing Q3 figures across prime central London, unearthing some eye-catching stats on the volume of deals over the last few months.
Surge in off-market deals, second-home buyers and (finally) some quality London stock
Buyers are returning to the prime market in their droves across the UK, according to Knight Frank's acquisition arm The Buying Solution.
Green light for Village Green development
It's now a bit easier to build on village greens, thanks to new landowner rights that came in yesterday (1st October 2013).
What is an estate agent? OFT revises the definition
The Office of Fair Trading has revised its definition of what it is to be an estate agent.
New portal gears up for UK launch
A new property portal is preparing for a UK-wide roll out tomorrow, aiming to address "disquiet" amongst estate and letting agents.
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Planning nod for Southbank’s £1bn high-rise cluster
Carlyle Group's big plans for a "Gateway to Southwark" have been recommended for approval by the Council.
Image by DBOX for the Carlyle Group and PLP Architecture
Tenants’ Charter offers longer lets, but is it needed?
Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, has set about revolutionising the lettings industry by making longer tenancies the norm, although Savills has come out to argue that there's just no need for more…
London homes should be exempt from stamp duty – BoJo
Boris Johnson used his speech at the Tory Party Conference to ask the Chancellor to exempt London homes from the "baleful effects" of stamp duty.
Home extensions could void insurance policies for one in three households
Nearly half of the 58% of UK households that have carried out extension work in the last five years have not told their insurers, leaving around a third with an invalid insurance policy, according to some…
“Notable increase in investor demand” for PCL residential
"Prime London Central residential has firmly carved its place in a balanced portfolio and is no longer looked upon as commercial property’s country cousin," says London Central Portfolio as it opens…
Star turn for West End resi as planning, prices and sales hit new high notes
Soho and Mayfair are the West End's star resi performers, according to a new comprehensive review of the West End residential property market from Wetherell.
The Law Review: Village greens and unfair prices; constructive criticism and Planet Property
Mishcon de Reya’s round-up of the latest legal happenings in the property world.