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Countrywide reveals ‘encouraging’ turnaround progress; calls off LSH sale
Countrywide reports an "encouraging" first year of its turnaround plan, with "significant financial and operational progress" - including a return to profit for the Sales & Lettings division.
New homes boss Deen departs Aston Chase
Director Simon Deen has left the high-end boutique agency after nearly 16 years
Only half of new buyers are requesting physical viewings – Chestertons
Applicants appear to be following government advice and only viewing properties they are serious about, observes London agency.
Historic urn ruling questions whether artefacts are part of listed buildings
A Supreme Court decision on the sale of a pair of historic C18th urns could have important consequences for listed property owners.
Construction work to begin on Caudwell’s Audley Square
Super-prime project finally gets off the ground, with contractor Careys anticipating a start date towards the end of July
GPE gearing up to launch resi units at ‘landmark’ Hanover Square scheme
221,200 square foot office-led project is due to complete later this year
LonRes off-market listings top £1bn as agents look to soft-sell
'Particularly in these times when sellers may be hesitant about launching their property on to the open market, this service provides agents with an effective, softer option to offer their clients', says…
London house prices increased by 4.7% in the year before lockdown – UK HPI
Next month's official house price index will not be published due to the Covid-19 lockdown thwarting the property market.
One in five new UK homes could be built using MMC by 2030
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could help to kick-start the post-pandemic building industry around the world, predicts Savills, while delivering more energy-efficient homes more quickly and more…
Online enquiries surge in a ‘lockdown lift-off’
“This shows what happens when you temporarily suppress pent-up demand that had been building for years," says Knight Frank.
£27m price tag for super-prime residence, office & gallery combo in Marylebone
'Opulent' building on Stratford Place would be ideal for someone looking for a luxury residence and family office in one, say agents Harrods Estates
Another soccer star buys into ZHA’s super-prime Miami scheme
Following the Beckham's rumoured £20m splash at One Thousand Museum, developers confirm that Manchester United star Paul Pogba has bought a holiday home at the 'groundbreaking' scheme