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Agents lining up to back new property portal
Agents Mutual, the new agent-owned property portal that is aiming to take-on Rightmove and Zoopla, is going great guns, having recruited around 500 agents already.
Mixing It Up: The new school of mixed-use development
As a raft of new schemes promise buyers "hotel levels" of customer service, Robert Soning asks whether property management companies are ready to deal with the challenges presented by this new era of…
New Head of Sales for Kay & Co
Kay & Co has appointed Matthew Abernethy as Associate Director and Head of Sales at its freshly rebranded Hyde Park branch.
Fall-throughs fall by two thirds – D&G
The dreaded fall-through rate is down on this time last year, according to Douglas & Gordon's roundup of last month's activity, but stock remains a concern.
Thumbs-up on Hans Place for Finchatton’s Squire & Partners scheme
Finchatton has been granted planning permission for a Squire and Partners-designed residential development in Knightsbridge, round the corner from Harrods and The Lansbury.
London’s heritage skyline under threat – Unesco
Unesco has called for a stop to works on a series of high-rise developments in Waterloo, Nine Elms, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle ahead of it's annual meeting in Cambodia.
Agents turn to luxury buzz-words to flog houses
257,000 homes in the UK are now described as having a "high spec" interior, according to research by Aviva, as estate agents focus on luxury buzz-words to bring in buyers, listing high-end finishings alongside…
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?
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.