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Landlords in some regions have seen the average cost of void periods jump by 65% in the last year.
London agencies report ‘rebalancing’ rental market with rising demand
Foxtons & Chestertons both saw increased tenant activity in January, but LonRes has highlighted low stock levels in the prime postcodes.
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Industry Reactions: October’s UK HPI suggests rising house price growth
The average UK house price increased by 3.2% in the last year, while London's average has remained nearly static.
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Property market stays flat despite rising buyer demand
'The new government has inherited a very large ‘to-do’ list with urgent interventions required in several policy areas,' comments Propertymark after checking sales and lettings market activity in July.
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Stamp Duty ‘should be abolished as part of a wholesale reform of property taxation’
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Savills installs new sales boss in Notting Hill
Dan Martin returned to the agency earlier this year following a stint at UK Sotheby’s International Realty.
Chestertons bolsters London super-prime lettings team
Big-brand estate agency eyes 'strategic growth' in top-end rental sector with new Head of Super Prime Lettings.
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‘Westminster’s fastest-selling luxury residential development’ reaches completion
With 70% of apartments sold before completion, Native Land heralds 'not only a design triumph but a commercial success' at 100 George Street.
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Five-star Belgravia project sets London price records
The Peninsula London has reportedly proved popular with billionaire buyers from the United States.
Grosvenor names new UK CEO
Jamie Whitty-Lewis has been promoted following James Raynor's move to lead the international property business.
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Luxury agency sells brace of storied PCL penthouses
Beauchamp Estates confirms sales of Belgravia and Marylebone apartments once home to Christine McVie and Mick Jagger, as part of a £100mn run of deals.
Innovo lines up debut London resi play opposite Lord’s
First outing for UK arm of Middle Eastern luxury property giant to deliver 89 new homes in collaboration with a 'best-in-class' design team.
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