Location: London
New appointments at Prime Purchase
Top-notch buying consultancy Prime Purchase has unveiled a new Russian desk in a joint venture with Savills Intermark
Montagu Evans hires resi trio
Montagu Evans has boosted the ranks of its residential team with three new senior hires, including a new head of resi.
Head First: How to create the perfect pool
Integral leisure complexes are currently riding a wave of popularity, but can you really make one feel like a natural part of a property? John Evans explains how it pays to think deeply about the architecture…
Give and Take: The need-to-know on new permitted development rights
Several new permitted development rights, including office-to-residential and extended extensions, came into force on 30 May to allow certain works or changes of use without the need for planning permission
Think sensible pricing and strong footfall for sales success – WA Ellis
Realistic pricing and top-notch presentation are the keys to cracking the current sales market, according to W.A. Ellis
Winkworth posts annual results
It's results day for Winkworth and as usual there's no shortage of interesting stats to mull over.
In a nutshell, the firm reported a 6.4% increase in transactions, a 7.8% increase in turnover, a 10
The mansion that time forgot
An auctioneer in Northumberland had a "once-in-a-career experience" when he entered an empty, 25-room, 18th century mansion this week
History in the Braking: RBKC rolls out Blue Plaque Bike Tour
Think you know all the famous houses in Kensington & Chelsea? Well you can test your knowledge and get some exercise at the same time by signing up to RBKC's inaugural "Blue Plaque Bike Tour" this weekend
Navy Deal Sealed: Finchatton and Abu Dhabi complete on £250m Grosvenor Square
**UPDATE: Finchatton and the Abu Dhabi Investment Corporation have now completed on the £250m purchase of 20 Grosvenor Square.
Is there a property lending boom ahead?
Savills has been asking this very question to lenders today as part of the firm's 25th annual financing property presentation. In short, no
Olympia Art & Antiques Fair: Talks and events
This year's events programme at the 41st Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair (6th to 16th June 2013), has a few real gems for arty/antiquey/interiors types...
The Art of Space
How does a developer successfully choose, commission and install artwork? Can the right pieces significantly enhance saleability? What are the tangible benefits for the wider art scene?