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Recognition at last for Chermayeff’s revered Bentley Wood
Described as 'a regular Rolls-Royce of a house' when it was built in 1938, Serge Chermayeff's newly-listed Modernist gem is considered one of the most important buildings from Britain's inter-war period…
New Chair for the NHBC
After nine years as Chair of the National House-Building Council, Isabel Hudson is making way for Alan Rubenstein.
Foxtons reveals lockdown cost; aims to re-open all branches by 1st June
Estate agency chain aims to complete a phased re-opening of all branches by next Monday. Commission earnings dropped by 44% in the last eight weeks compared to the same period in 2019.
Canadian family office looks to offload second St James’s Park mansion
After selling No.26 Old Queen Street for £15.
‘London’s biggest lockdown deal’: Russian billionaire splashes £15.45m on St James’s Park townhouse
Old Queen Street corker tucked away in spite of challenging conditions; sets new price per square foot record for the area
Chunky price cut for ‘turn-key’ Kent estate
Vendor of extravagant 50-acre estate is prepared to 'walk away' leaving all the fixtures, fittings and furniture intact
On getting the country moving again
The housing market swung back into action this month, but how can clients stay safe while moving home? Master remover Anthony Ward Thomas has the answers...
High Court quashes Westferry Printworks planning consent
Northern & Shell's 15-acre waterside scheme near Canary Wharf has been sent back to the drawing board.
New homes watchdog advances
Natalie Elphicke has been installed as Chair of the fledgling New Homes Ombudsman.
Overseas buyer demand grows as BoE talks of sub-zero interest rates
International buyers continue to view London property as a safe haven, says Knight Frank.
A 29-point checklist for estate agency re-openings after the Covid-19 lockdown
As more agents re-open doors, Propertymark has shared a 29-point operating checklist for safe business operations...
Former Housing Minister Mark Prisk on political football, Stamp Duty & the Chancellor’s challenge
Interview: Government should tackle the issue of stamp duty for "last-time movers", former Housing Minister Mark Prisk tells Knight Frank's Tom Bill.