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Labouring the Point: Mansion Tax & other property market schemes
With seven months to go, Labour has outlined its plans to reform the way we live where we do should it win next year's General Election.
The Opportunity of Uncertainty: Is this a winners’ market?
Sit on the fence and you may still fall. But this uncertain market could be a boon for buyers brave enough to zig while others zag, says Robert Bailey Property's Will Hollest.
Mayfair ‘on track’ to reclaim title of London’s best address
In the wake of yesterday's extraordinary revelations by British Land, a timely report by Knight Frank has backed Mayfair to regain its reputation as London’s premier address, after a "step-change" in…
Good Schools Guideprice: The 16.6% premium
The average value of a home within a mile of one the top 50 best performing schools in England is 16.6% higher than average values in the surrounding Local Authority, according to Knight Frank.
London overtakes Hong Kong as most expensive place to live and work
London is the most expensive city in the world to locate an employee, overtaking the "winner" for the last five years, Hong Kong, in Savills Live/Work Index.
Lodha plots $5bn London resi play
India's biggest resi property developer is reportedly gearing up to splash $3bn on new assets in London over the next four years, with a further $2bn set aside for construction.
London Vs Monaco: Comparing ultra-prime twin markets
Prime Central London has closed the property price gap on Monaco over the last few years, says Monaco/London agent Pastor Real Estate, with the difference in average sale prices closing from 64% in 2011…
Chestertons makes a move on Marbs
Chestertons has done a deal with Marbella estate agency Affinity Property Group to open a new Spanish outpost in Puerto Banus, Chestertons Affinity.
Wentworth buyer confirms Four Seasons deal for Trinity Square scheme
The Chinese buyer of Wentworth Golf Club, Reignwood Group, has teamed up with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to deliver a series of serviced residential apartments and a 5* hotel in the Port of London Authority's…
City Minutes: The view from New York, London & Hong Kong
The rise of New York's Midtown district, Hong Kong's new-build resi recovery and the most obvious risk to London's future growth;
Four Thoughts (+1) on Scottish Independence and the Prime Property Market
UPDATE: The Better Together campaign reigned supreme... Here's an extra thought on what that No means for the market in Scotland...
Savills sets up shop in the Middle East
Savills has formed new partnerships in Bahrain, Qatar and Dubai to boost its presence across the region.