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Rich Brits’ need for “colossal grouse moorland” and “great schlosses in the Home Counties” getting in the way of mega-philanthropy – B.Johnson
"And I'll get myself into terrible trouble here...
KFH changes up in West London
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward is changing things up and rolling out more services in West London as part of the company's punchy expansion plans.
Strutt goes for mobile website over app
Strutt & Parker has decided not to create an iPhone app, and has instead launched a new mobile version of its website - m.struttandparker.com - to tap into the growing mobile property search market.
OK to build in National Parks; just offset the nature somewhere – Paterson
This sounds like a really bad idea: The Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, is scheduled to announce that developers can build in National Parks, just so long as they do some "biodiversity offsetting"…
Countrywide takes on 60 trainee surveyors
There's been something of a run on Countrywide's new trainee surveyor programme, with demand streaming in from all sorts of property peeps.
Hoard It All Before: New landbanking tax proposed for London
London Councils, the cross-party organisation representing all 33 of the capital's local authorities, has demanded an immediate crackdown on alleged landbanking by developers.
Hamptons bags £4m+ Millgate scheme
Millgate Homes has tasked Hamptons International with sales for its new top-end scheme in salubrious Sunninghill, near Ascot.
Infographic illustrates London’s property market schism
We've written a lot about London property prices going up and up like the Serpentine's endless staircase, but it's not all rise across Greater London.
Open House London powers through attendance records
Last weekend's Open House event, which saw over 800 of the capital's finest buildings throw open their doors to the public, attracted record numbers of visitors.
Measure for Treasure: Dr Simon Thurley, head of English Heritage, on philanthropy, funding and the future of heritage
What's the future for England's past? With a funding revolution and a sea-change in how the nation's heritage assets are valued, there's a reformation taking place at English Heritage.
Country Pursuit: Rural estates continue to perform
The UK's rural estates continue to perform from an investment point of view, according to Savills' latest data, thanks mainly to strong showings from the resi and agricultural sectors.
Winkworth opens in Guildford
Winkworth has opened its 93rd UK office, and fifth new one this year, in Guildford, Surrey. This latest branch is part the agency's plan to capitalise on booming markets in London's commuter belt;