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Strong start for Millgate in Ascot
We hear sales have been brisk at Millgate's new development in Ascot, Berkshire, with 50% of the units being snapped up within seven days of launch.
Westbrook House
Chesterton Humberts to split into two companies
The timing - on the eve of Valentine's Day - is either highly unfortunate or marketing genius, but either way, Chesterton Humberts is splitting up. It's over.
Three-to-one opportunity in Battersea
This doesn't come along very often: three £1m houses in a row for sale on a tree-lined street in Zone Two, throwing up an opportunity to create one of Battersea's most spectacular single residence.
Rental instructions up 53% on 2010 as supply continues to outstrip demand – Lonres
The big story in London's rental market over the last year has been the level of supply far exceeding that of demand, according to the just-released Lonres Winter Review. The numbers are profound;
Average flat value hits £1.1m in prime central London as £1,000+ psf market booms
PCL has "continued to outperform the wider London housing market," posting a 30% increase in transaction levels in 2013 compared to 2012 with a 50% lift in the prime £1,000+ psf segment, according to…
Indecisive vendors balance growing appetite to cash-in on London market
"Indecisiveness about whether or not to sell is still proving a stubborn obstacle," says Douglas & Gordon, despite a 20% lift in the number of valuations its taking on in January compared to last.
Boodle Hatfield bolsters property team
It's been a busy couple of weeks for top law firm Boodle Hatfield, what with bolstering its Private Client and Property teams and announcing a new base on swanky Grosvenor Street in Mayfair.
Prime Society: KFH Awards 2014
Over 600 Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward staff donned their gladrags and stilettos for some back-slapping and bubbly in a brewery at the firm's annual awards bash.
The (Award-Winning) Earlsfield Sales Branch
UK housing market “remains a long way from overheating” – JLL
Reacting to the Bank of England's February Inflation Report, released today, Jones Lang LaSalle has praised the Government for "sticking to a bold plan that appears to have worked," as signs of liquidity…
Downsizing could be key to solving the housing crisis – Savills
All this talk of building new houses is well and good, but what about using existing stock a bit more efficiently, asks Savills in its latest (25th anniversary edition) Residential Focus report.
Estate agency launches property finding service as a marketing tool
Surrey Estate Agency Waterfords has launched a new market-wide property search service which it plans to use as a new business tool rather than revenue generator.
Quintessentially Estates throws in free concierge membership
Buying agency Quintessentially Estates has upped the ante in after-sales care, throwing in a year's worth of lifestyle management and concierge services for clients instructing a London-based property…