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US firm snaps up County Homesearch: Rebrands as Dwellworks
Dwellworks, LLC, a US-based relocation and real estate firm, has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom with the acquisition of one of the UK's most established search consultancies, County Homesearch…
First Viewing: £22.5m Rutland Gardens penthouse
One of the most impressive apartments in Knightsbridge has gone on the market with Strutt & Parker today.
“Young Turk” property advisor of the year shortlist announced
Spear's magazine has unveiled their latest batch of Awards nominees.
Sotheby’s expands global realty network
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC continued its quest for worldwide domination in 2012 with a truly stonking year;
Pylon Pile-On: No planning needed for 50ft phone masts
50ft-high mobile phone masts could be erected without the need for planning permission if a new Bill - intended to enhance the introduction of a 4G mobile phone network and create broader broadband coverage…
Tory MP proposes tax on wealthy foreign buyers as London reaches “tipping point”
Conservative MP Mark Field has proposed a levy of on non-resident, non-British owners of property to redress the balance between "locked-out" Londoners and wealthy foreign investors who are "hoovering…
Homes on Tour: Hamptons overseas exhibition plan takes off
Hamptons International has decided to take the cream of its UK instructions on a tour of Hong Kong and Dubai in April.
Crown Estate preparing to go to market for St James’s scheme contractor
It sounds as though the Crown Estate is preparing to go to market for a main contractor for its ambitious £450m St James’s Market scheme, which includes new homes totalling 3,700 m2 (40,000 ft2),…
Age and Beauty: Period investments trump new developments “by four times”
Period or newbuild? Traditional or turnkey?
Property Pay Survey: Resi agents earn average of £32,570 (only sector to report annual fall)
The influential RICS/Macdonald and Company "Rewards & Attitudes Survey" has been published and the results are rather revealing.
BoJo: Resist “piecemeal” resi conversions
Boris Johnson has lashed out at proposals to allow offices to be turned into homes without planning permission, saying "piecemeal residential conversions" could affect London's status as a global commercial…
Native Land submits plans for a new Mayfair heart of art
Native Land has submitted a planning application for its site at 29-30 Old Burlington Street and 22-27 Cork Street in the midst of Mayfair's art-land.