Location: London

BBC2 has commissioned a new six-part series that will follow the trials and triumphs of ten UK estate agents, ranging from Chelsea prime specialists to more mainstream areas.

Rightmove is predicting a house price surge this Autumn, jacking up its annual price growth forecast from 4% to 6% on the back of a growing supply/demand imbalance.

Sultriest press shot of the week definitely goes to Melissa Porter, who's just been confirmed as host of the Luxury Property Show for the second year running.

What with announcing a foray into the sales jungle last week and three new lettings offices today, Belvoir's making plenty of noise at the moment.

James Caan has likened year one of Accouter Group, his prime property services JV with Alec Watt, to Warren Buffet's success with Roomservice and the Candy brother's track record in London luxury.

The Liberal Democrat's party president has come out swinging with yet another angle on the mansion tax.

Annual house price growth should be limited to 5%, argues the RICS today.

Gamely taking cycling - and specifically the forthcoming Tour of Britain - as inspiration for its latest research project, Knight Frank has been peddling some fun stats on regional house price increases.

Finally we have some visible growth. Don't panic, says Glentree International's Trevor Abrahmsohn... 

There's been more action at the super-prime end of the market than ever before, according to one of London's top buying agencies.

Mayfair-based developer Angle Property has reported a brisk trade in its new scheme on Buckingham Street, Covent Garden, with all four of the Linley-designed one-bedroom units going for full asking price…

Demand and deal levels are rosy, according to Hamptons,which reports strong August sales and ever-increasing numbers of new applicants.