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Knight Frank hires rural specialist from Jackson-Stops
David Lewis has joined the agency to focus on the sale of farms and estates across Devon and West Somerset
Christie’s sells International Real Estate business to @properties
One of America's biggest residential brokerages has acquired the long-term brand licence for luxury property network Christie's International Real Estate, with plans to "build upon the success of the business…
The lost art of valuing: How the banks have yet to catch up with the market in PCL
It is a shame that the valuation process is often lost in the pounds-per-square-foot exercise while key factors - including uniqueness and development potential - remain overlooked, writes Nic Pejacsevich…
National average house price increased by 11.8% in the year to September – UK HPI
London's average property price dropped by a sharp 2.9% in September, according to the latest official statistics, taking annual growth in the capital down to +2.8% (from +6.7% in August)
South coast estate agency opens vast 6,000 sq ft ‘property showroom’
Charters has turned a former Land Rover showroom in Southampton into a flagship estate agency office.
Nine Elms developer looks to boost office space, amid reports of slow resi sales
“Nine Elms Square was originally envisaged as a mainly residential scheme, but we’ve altered that, particularly in the second phase,” says R&F's Development Director.
‘Far less frenzied’: Buying agency reports a ‘wind of change in the air’ for the property market
The property market is "far less frenzied" than it has been over the last year, says national buying agency Garrington, although prices continue to rise and buying activity continues to be "robust"
Deal sealed on £12.5m Chelsea townhouse
Double-fronted affair on Chelsea Park Gardens received 40 viewings and two offers after being launched onto the market in mid-September.
Agency sells £60m of new-build units in a week
Knight Frank reports a ‘superb run’ of 57 deals across schemes in central and outer London as buyers hone in on completed stock.
Most estate agents think the industry will be fully paperless by 2025
56% of estate agencies agree that the last year has been "difficult" for company finances, and 61% flagged staffing issues.
Chelsea flat receives over 200 bids at auction
Guided at £300k, the two-bed on Chelsea Manor Street ended up going for £800k
Airbnb is taking a larger share of the long-term rental market
"Living and working remotely will transcend the pandemic," declares Airbnb as it ramps up its share of the long-term rental market.