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INTERVIEW: Alex de Blonay of Pure DNA on building luxury property brands
Former Head of Branding at Candy & Candy talks to PrimeResi about what makes a great premium brand
Knight Frank reissues resi forecasts; splits PCL into East and West
Knight Frank has taken another look at its predictions (the last review was in November), adding in a few "new challenges" now faced by the UK market.
Northacre to sponsor the Serpentine’s Summer House exhibition
After branding up the V&A's "What is Luxury?" show last year, ultra-prime London developer Northacre is firming up its high culture and design creds by signing up to sponsor the first Serpentine Summer H…
Cogress raises £8m in 22 days
Alternative investment outfit Cogress has raised £8m in a mere 22 days after completing a £3.9m investment for a mixed-use scheme in north London.
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U+I wins Albert Embankment development gig
Selected by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
Holland Park mansion goes for over £53m
A glorious period villa in Holland Park has been tucked away at a whopping £53,489,500.
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Buy-to-let ‘remains strong despite surcharge’ – Douglas & Gordon
Investing in buy-to-let properties is still a strong plan regardless of the new 3% SDLT levy, says Douglas & Gordon, as it records above-inflation rent rises across its "emerging prime" segment of West…
DAMAC eyes up ‘significant’ masterplan projects in London with ambitions to be a top-three developer
Dubai-based luxury property giant DAMAC has ambitions to be a top-three London developer, and is reported to be in discussion to take on a "significant regeneration site" in the capital as a follow-up t…
PDP architect joins luxury developer Residence One
Super-prime developer Residence One has hired Kate Codrington as Project Architect from PDP London
Macdonald & Company boosts resi team
Property recruitment firm Macdonald & Company has ramped up its resi capability with hires from Deverell Smith and Dove & Hawk.
Dame Zaha Hadid dies aged 65
Dame Zaha Hadid has died after suffering a sudden heart attack
In Pictures: The UK’s ‘most expensive conservatory’
Thanks to being affixed to a grand Mayfair apartment, this common or garden conservatory was valued at £750k in its own right this week.