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Big-name landscape designer appointed to work on a series of 'major' acquisitions in LA...

The Australian government has unveiled new proposals to curb foreign investment pouring into its real estate market. PM Tony Abbott

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward is moving its Surrey Quays branch to Canada Water.

Developers will need to ensure they are implementing strategies so they remain competitive and profitable throughout the rough period ahead.

Prime Purchase has strengthened its offering in the capital by hiring a key member of Foxtons' sales team.

The Cadogan Estate has brought in Parisian celebrity hotelier Jean-Louis Costes, the man behind Hotel Costes on Rue St Honoré, to add some chic to a new hotel project at One Sloane Gardens.

There are 7,279 homes in New York valued at more than $5m, and a further 128 worth in excess of $25m, according to new research into the Big Apple's rarefied stalk.

Chestertons has decided to return to Hurlingham Park as headline sponsor of Polo in the Park for the second year on the trot.

London's first annual Dubai Property Show kicks off this week, promising 120 exhibitors with all manner of options for UK investors and, hopefully, copious amounts of boiled sweets.

The number of homes sold in the first ten months of 2014 was 21% higher than during the same period in 2013 and a solid 60% up on 2009's low-point, but was still 27% below 2007's boom-time.

Another week, another new Associate for Chestertons International. This time, the firm has recruited Canadian long-player Harvey Kalles Real Estate to take care business in and around Toronto.

For those going all out on their next scheme, Italian interiors superbrand Luxury Living Group has just opened up its flagship store in Knightsbridge.