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Montagu Evans hires resi trio
Montagu Evans has boosted the ranks of its residential team with three new senior hires, including a new head of resi.
The mansion that time forgot
An auctioneer in Northumberland had a "once-in-a-career experience" when he entered an empty, 25-room, 18th century mansion this week.
Winkworth posts annual results
It's results day for Winkworth and as usual there's no shortage of interesting stats to mull over.
In a nutshell, the firm reported a 6.4% increase in transactions, a 7.8% increase in turnover, a 10.
Patrizia appoints UK resi specialist
German fund manager Patrizia Immobilien AG has significantly bolstered its resi investment and asset management capabilities in the UK, by appointing former CBRE and Grainger big-hitter Andrew Pratt.
Land Registry opens up data
Number-crunching could be about to get a whole lot easier, with news that the Land Registry's House Price Index (HPI) tables are to be made available as open data from next month.
History in the Braking: RBKC rolls out Blue Plaque Bike Tour
Think you know all the famous houses in Kensington & Chelsea? Well you can test your knowledge and get some exercise at the same time by signing up to RBKC's inaugural "Blue Plaque Bike Tour" this weekend.
Think sensible pricing and strong footfall for sales success – WA Ellis
Realistic pricing and top-notch presentation are the keys to cracking the current sales market, according to W.A. Ellis.
Give and Take: The need-to-know on new permitted development rights
Several new permitted development rights, including office-to-residential and extended extensions, came into force on 30 May to allow certain works or changes of use without the need for planning permission.
Is there a property lending boom ahead?
Savills has been asking this very question to lenders today as part of the firm's 25th annual financing property presentation. In short, no.
Navy Deal Sealed: Finchatton and Abu Dhabi complete on £250m Grosvenor Square
**UPDATE: Finchatton and the Abu Dhabi Investment Corporation have now completed on the £250m purchase of 20 Grosvenor Square. **
The Spread of Prime London: A £2,000 psf wave
Prime London is spreading at a rate of 125 metres per year, with the traditional £1,000 psf prime benchmark value being usurped by a new wave of £2,000 psf properties, according to a new report by CBRE.
The Art of Space
How does a developer successfully choose, commission and install artwork? Can the right pieces significantly enhance saleability? What are the tangible benefits for the wider art scene?