Location: London

Grade 1 masterpiece to undergo £42m refurbishment programme after preservation trust saves the day

Middle Eastern state already owns Harrods, the Olympic Village and 95% of the Shard

Bouygues involvement to be "wound down" over the next few months

Simon Rose promises to 'bring back old-fashioned personal service'

"Protecting the unique character of Westminster, as well as the World Heritage Site, is absolutely paramount"

Total number approaches 700 despite council tax hike of 50%

New instructions and prices holding up reports top buying agency

First UK resi project by Herzog & de Meuron; CWG 'bullish' about the London economy

First homes in London’s zone one designed to Passivhaus standard described as 'significant milestone for the industry'

"We have seen the market experiencing a slightly more normal amount of activity"

Manchester in top spot as capital slips to tenth in UK growth stakes

Number of people buying to do up and sell on drops by two thirds as SDLT surcharge bites