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Rightmove buys ‘predictive analytics’ outfit for £2m
The Outside View claims to be able predict which properties will come up for sale in the next 180 days
Average prices reach record levels in London as rest of England & Wales languishes
A delve into the latest batch of Land Registry data has thrown up some interesting stats, including average prices breaching the £600k mark in Greater London.
Savills takes a stake in fixed-fee hybrid estate agency
Hybrid estate agency YOPA, which offers fixed fees via an online platform with a network of real-life local agents, has secured £16m in its latest round of funding, including a "substantial amount" from Grosvenor…
Northacre chief joins Leeds United as Club Director
Super-prime property developer Northacre's Chief Executive Niccoló Barattieri di San Pietro has signed up to Leeds United FC as Director of the Club.
Knight Frank Finance launches New Homes Team
Mortgage advisor/broker Knight Frank Finance has just launched a dedicated New Homes team.
Rare Kensington development opp up for £22m
A pair of walloping great townhouses have come up for sale on Vicarage Gate, offering the scope to create something pretty special in the midst of the Kensington Palace Conservation Area.
Ultimate Insparation: The latest trends in residential spa design
If you’re a resi developer or interior design firm, it’s likely you’ve seen a greater emphasis on spa facilities in schemes over the past few years.
New property bond to target SW London fixer-uppers
A new five-year property bond is gearing up to launch, promising investors chunky annual interest via fixer-upper projects in the Wimbledon area.
Urban Splash makes a return to development
30 years after its original launch, Tom Bloxham MBE's regeneration company Urban Splash is making a "return to development", as it announces total returns of £14.6m on a £25.1m turnover.
Leasehold extensions may have just got a lot more expensive
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently published its decision on leasehold valuations, and it's causing some alarm for many leaseholders.
Curve Appeal: The scandal of relativity and leasehold valuation
It's been called the property industry's LIBOR scandal, and could be skewing the property market to the tune of billions of pounds each year.
Why wouldn’t you buy now?
The fact that more people aren’t testing the market with offers at the moment is astounding, says Ed Mead...