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Transaction levels continue in healthy vein – HMRC
The residential property market continued its relatively healthy trend through September, with 106,030 transactions lodged with the Land Registry.
New batch of Chelsea Waterfront apartments launched after first phase sell-out
Hutchison Property Group is releasing the second tranche of apartments in its massive Chelsea Waterfront scheme, described as "the last remaining significant river fronting site on the north bank of the…
LonRes recruits new Head of Research
London's leading real-time property data provider, LonRes, has hired a new Head of Research and Data Analysis.
Belgravia house goes for £8.5m in rare distressed sale
A five-bedroom property in prime Belgravia has been snapped up at practically half the price it was being advertised at a few years ago, after being placed into receivership.
Mercedes-Benz rolls into interior design
A serviced apartment block in Kensington has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to create some seriously high-spec, high-tech interiors.
MI5 and MI6 headquarters next in line for government sell-off?
As Daniel Craig prepares to pout his way through another Bond outing, there's been some interesting speculation around the Thames-side headquarters of both MI5 and MI6.
Customer Services Director joins Weston Plc’s Board
Home counties developer, Weston Homes Plc has appointed its Quality Assurance & Customer Services Director to its Board.
Snap Unhappy: Why I wish I’d snapped up an old photography studio
Alan Page reminisces about the property's former charms...
Banda embarks on ‘minimalist’ Battersea scheme
Banda Property is cooking up another boutique scheme in Battersea, following the resounding success of the firm's conversion of a former bakery just around the corner.
Ombudsman calls for Property Agents Act
Outgoing Property Ombudsman Christopher Hamer has called for the 1979 Estate Agents Act to be replaced by a new Property Agents Act to reflect changes in the sales market and "bring lettings into a precise…
Office-to-Resi Rights: Boom or bust for developers?
In the wake of last week's big announcement by David Cameron, James Lawrence talks us through the real implications of office-to-resi permitted development rights becoming permanent...
Shard developer unveils £1bn plan to transform Paddington
Sellar Property Group has pulled back the covers on plans to turn the former Royal Mail sorting office next to Paddington Station into west London's tallest skyscraper, kickstarting a £1bn makeover…