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Over a million deals in 2013 as sustainable growth kicks-in – CBRE
Over a million residential transactions rocked the UK market last year, according to CBRE; 2013's 1,077,510 deals was a 16% increase on 2012's tally.
High hopes for The Estate Agency Foundation as charity re-launches as Agents Giving
Just a month into his tenure as Chairman, Peter Knight is heralding "the start of a new era" for The Estate Agency Foundation as the charity re-brands as Agents Giving and recruits Phil Spencer (off the…
“Listless” property supply is “seriously hampering growth” – RICS
January saw the lowest number of houses hitting the market since its lowest ebb in July 2012, says the RICS, and this oft-reported lack of supply of homes "is seriously hampering growth and pushing prices…
East & East Midlands top areas for recovery potential – Hamptons
Hamptons International has been checking levels of pent-up demand across the country, in a bid to find out which areas have the most potential to soar as the country's housing market continues its recovery.
Strong start for Millgate in Ascot
We hear sales have been brisk at Millgate's new development in Ascot, Berkshire, with 50% of the units being snapped up within seven days of launch.
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Chesterton Humberts to split into two companies
The timing - on the eve of Valentine's Day - is either highly unfortunate or marketing genius, but either way, Chesterton Humberts is splitting up. It's over.
Average flat value hits £1.1m in prime central London as £1,000+ psf market booms
PCL has "continued to outperform the wider London housing market," posting a 30% increase in transaction levels in 2013 compared to 2012 with a 50% lift in the prime £1,000+ psf segment, according to…
Boodle Hatfield bolsters property team
It's been a busy couple of weeks for top law firm Boodle Hatfield, what with bolstering its Private Client and Property teams and announcing a new base on swanky Grosvenor Street in Mayfair.
Resi development land market “stepped up” in 2013 with values rising 7.1%
Activity in the residential development land market has "stepped up" says Knight Frank, as developers are shifting their assets more quickly, which is causing land values to rise.
Galliard scores West Ham village development
The Hammer's Boleyn Ground Football Stadium will be turned into a new London village by the Galliard Group once the soccer team moves to the old Olympic Stadium in 2016.
Chesterton Humberts signs up as Polo in the Park title sponsor
Billed as "one of the biggest sporting sponsorships in the industry", Chesterton Humberts has decided to get behind Polo in the Park for the sixth straight year, upping its involvement from exclusive property…
Margaux, Porsche & Hepworth: The assets that have kept pace with PCL property
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