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Zurich and Geneva are the priciest cities on the planet, but LA residents have the most 'purchasing power', according to this year's UBS Global Cities Rankings

Global real estate firm acquires a top resi investment house in Frankfurt

RIBA has delved into its archives to explore alternative proposals for London buildings through history

Emoov, Tepilo and Urban pool resources to leapfrog Yopa and create the UK's second biggest digital agent

Planners defer their decision on an underground pool on Melbury Road

Natural Retreats boss takes on Chief Exec role at Humberts; pledges to turn the estate agency into a 'high-end one-stop-shop for all things land, property and rural'

High-profile Mayfair agency plans further international expansion in bid to 'balance the books'

Grade II listed mid-terrace was built by Nicholas Barbon in 1686

Vendors being forced to accept greater discounts to achieve a sale, says Hometrack

There's 'renewed vigour' at the very top of the market, with £10m+ pricing bottoming out at the start of this year, says Knight Frank - but values and volumes are unlikely to rise much in the short term.

Taylor Wimpey's picture-book aims 'to educate children about the house building process'

Demand for properties in Chelsea 'has strengthened notably over the last 12 months,' says Knight Frank, 'and we now frequently see competitive bidding for well-priced properties'