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London keeps World #1 Financial Centre title
London is still the world's top financial centre, maintaining a clear 20 point lead from New York in second place, although there's ever more stiff competition from Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Zurich,…
The Doer-Upper Diary: I bet it’s not like this over at Candy & Candy…
After an invigorating tour of India, doer upper Alan Page's triumphant London return takes a turn as he risks losing a chunk of the margin on his first SW3 renovation project, and weighs the relative merits…
A Bluffers’ Guide to the Grand National
It's nearly that time of year when everyone digs deep to back a horse because it has an hilarious name. Then feels a bit ashamed when it's carted away to the lasagne factory after the third fence.
“Giddy” Zoopla confirms new brand ambassador
After a few months of flirting, it seems Zoopla and everyone's favourite tv property expert, Phil "Pip" Spencer, are making things official.
Rural property owners risk losing manorial rights as deadline looms
Over half of landowners are unaware of this year's deadline for registering manorial rights, according to a survey by Knight Frank.
Government launches major UK architecture review
An independent review of architecture and the built environment has been launched by the Culture and Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey today.
Londonewcastle & The Third Quarter partner up on Butler’s Wharf scheme
Luxury London property developer Londonewcastle has been appointed as development manager on The Third Quarter's latest acquisition on the South Bank.
Hamptons opens Amersham branch with a bash
Hamptons International's shiny new Amersham branch, which opened its doors last week, is inviting in the neighbourhood for a launch party complete with strolling jazz band and facepaint.
Songbird opening up to more resi
Songbird Estates, the owner of 69% of Canary Wharf Group, has indicated that up to a third of its new developments will be residential, despite being known as principally commercial titan.
Hearts and Minders: Earning client trust
Property values and transaction costs are now too high for emotions to cloud judgement.
How will your garden grow?
Investing in garden design without planning ahead will surely lead to growing pains. PrimeResi’s landscape design guru Barry Burrows explains how to keep things looking rosy all year round...
Snap Decisions: Online property details have 20 seconds to make an impression
Forget hi-falutin adjectives and swathes of superlatives;