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North London agency reports £70m sales flurry
Arlington Residential has tucked away a series of notable deals across Regent’s Park, Hampstead and St. John’s Wood in the last six weeks, including the former residence of Frederick Forsyth...
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi’s regular stock check, powered by LonRes
Interview: Philip Harvey of Property Vision on the business of buying best-in-class
The senior partner at the helm of one of the UK’s most successful buying agencies discusses the impact of Covid on the firm’s trading cycle, key trends amongst HNW clients, and why buying agents are…
Waterfront premium hits 46% as buyers shell out for scenery
The lockdown provided people with plenty of time to reassess where they want to live, says Knight Frank.
Propertymark names new CEO
Estate agency body looks to steady the ship with a big appointment from outside of the industry...
BBC appeals Maida Vale Studios listing over resi development prospects
The BBC is making a "strong appeal" against the recent Grade II listed status of its famous Maida Vale recording studio, as the broadcaster looks to sell the Edwardian property for residential redevelopment.
Domino Effect: Bond girl’s Wilton Crescent flat asks £3.95m
Once the home of French actress Claudine Auger, this three-bed maisonette in Belgravia "would benefit from some updating", says Knight Frank.
Estate agents look to self-employment as a route into prime markets
"Many thought that the Covid-19 pandemic and financial uncertainty would lessen the appeal of a self-employment model," says Fine & Country boss Nicky Stevenson, but "it seems that it is having the opposite…
Robert Jenrick on Planning for the Future: The Housing Secretary’s full Creating Communities Conference speech
A full transcript of Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick's speech, as delivered at the Creating Communities Conference on 21 September 2020.
Coldwell Banker rebrands global luxury division
US-based real estate giant Coldwell Banker has unveiled a brand new look for its global luxury division, designed to "create a unified voice in reaching both the mainstream and affluent customer".
Spectator Life: Five overlooked areas in Chelsea to buy property
Writing for the Spectator's lifestyle supplement, agency veteran Ed Mead takes readers on a tour of five under-the-radar addresses on his old patch...
Autumn Budget cancelled
"Now is not the right time to outline long-term plans - people want to see us focused on the here and now," says HM Treasury. "So we are confirming today that there will be no Budget this autumn."