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BLME launches advisory service for Gulf-based PCL buyers
One of the largest Islamic banks in Europe, the Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), has launched a property advisory service after seeing a significant increase in demand for prime London property
Zoopla speaks out in Evening Standard row
Zoopla has spoken out in the row over private listings that has dogged the portal's recent deal with the Evening Standard
Families return to prime rental market
Family demand is finally returning to prime areas according to the latest analysis from Savills
RIBA raises membership fees
RIBA has raised its membership fees for the first time in four years.
Annual subscription will rise from £370 to £383 in September, a 3.5 per cent increase in line with the CPI.
Supply and demand balancing out in Marylebone and Bayswater
In a positive briefing note that claims a 420 per cent increase in viewings over the last 12 months, Kay & Co say that supply and demand is beginning to balance out in Marylebone and Bayswater
London & Stamford buy resi riverside development for £147m
According to a statement released today, London & Stamford Property PLC, in its newly formed Central London Residential Joint Venture, has announced that it has exchanged contracts with Project Red Limited, …
Gleneagles development offers prime location for Ryder Cup
Chartwell Estates have begun marketing a 10,000 sq ft six-bedroom new-build on Scotland's most expensive housing development in the grounds of the Gleneagles Estate in Perthshire
Cordea Savills raises £25m for prime resi developments
Property fund managers Cordea Savills have announced the first close of their Prime London Residential Development Fund, after a major global private bank provided £25 million of initial equity.
Foxtons go for the big picture with new website
Foxtons have gone for a very visual overhaul of their website, focusing heavily on photography and tailoring the site for a top-notch experience on mobile devices
Nearly 250,000 property millionaires in UK
The annual Rich List from Zoopla.co.uk claims 245,790 Britons are property millionaires, up 12 per cent on 2011
The rich are getting poorer
The total wealth of the world's wealthiest fell by 1.7 per cent in 2011 - the first drop since 2008 - whilst the total number of HNWs (individuals with over $1m investable) rose by 0
Naomi Watts moving to Kensington for Princess Diana role
Naomi Watts is planning to move to Kensington to prepare for her upcoming role as Princess Diana in Oliver Hirschbiegel's forthcoming film