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The Westminster Constitution: The Portman Estate
Following this morning's news of the £37m purchase of the entire Eastern side of Portman Square, Martin Bikhit continues his analysis of Westminster's key micro markets with the in-demand Portman Estate...
Grade I victory over Northants wind farm
A judge has overturned a planning decision to allow four 125-metre wind turbines within a mile of the National Trust's 17th century Grade I listed Lyveden New Bield site in Northhamptonshire, concluding…
“Remarkable” resurgence in £5m+ activity – W.A. Ellis
There was a "remarkable" resurgence at the upper end of the prime central London sales market in February, according to W.A. Ellis, with a marked rise in both transaction volumes and instructions.
Mansion Tax: Labour publish motion for Tuesday’s vote
The Labour Party has published the motion for Tuesday's House of Commons vote on Mansion Tax and challenged the Lib Dems to back it.
Scottish prime prices now 20% below peak (and they need to come down another 10%) – Savills
Prices in Scotland's prime market (classed as anything over £400,000) have fallen 20% from peak, according to the latest figures from Savills.
Industry welcomes lettings regulation
A whole bunch of lettings industry organisations have been cheering the Lords decision to to introduce a modicum of regulation to the lettings business.
BLME completes £12m Sharia loan for Kensington resi development
BLME, the largest Islamic bank in Europe, has completed on a £12m, two year loan facility to Curzon Asset Management for the development of nine luxury apartments in Kensington.
2007-2013: A field guide to London’s property development trends
What a difference five years makes, says Londonewcastle COO Robert Soning, as he casts a critical eye over the sea change in London's new developments...
Brand of Brothers: Property siblings wanted to front new TV show
Ever fancied yourself as the next Beeny or McCloud? Think you could out-present Allsopp and Spencer? If you have a sibling and you both work in property, this could be right up your street.
One in five architects currently unemployed
22% of architects currently classify themselves as unemployed, and of these, more than a third are claiming jobseeker’s allowance, according to Building Design's inaugural industry-wide employment…
Balance of power shifts to tenants as supply of prime rental stock shoots up
After a significant shift in supply levels, the pendulum of power in London's prime lettings market appears to have swung away from the capital's landlords, according to Chesterton Humberts' latest findings.
Knight Frank trades up in Milton Keynes
Knight Frank's Milton Keynes office will be moving to new "bigger and better" premises next month.