Location: Prime Outer London

Winkworth has opened its 93rd UK office, and fifth new one this year, in Guildford, Surrey. This latest branch is part the agency's plan to capitalise on booming markets in London's commuter belt;

Releasing the authoritative rundown of the most influential Londoners last night, the Evening Standard revealed its "Power 1000" list was topped by a mewling baby this year.

For our friends over in the commercial sector, ambition is measured by the loft of a skyscraper - demonstrated to great effect by the Shard et al - but here in the residential world, it's lateral space…

All five apartments in the developer's latest project near Battersea Park have exchanged within 24 hours of launch

The Ballymore Group is about to cut the ribbon on its big new resi-led development in NW London.

Bargain hunters were out in force at the Marriott Hotel yesterday, as Savills' September auction raised a blockbusting £42m (£5m more than last year's total).

Sultriest press shot of the week definitely goes to Melissa Porter, who's just been confirmed as host of the Luxury Property Show for the second year running.

Finally we have some visible growth. Don't panic, says Glentree International's Trevor Abrahmsohn... 

James Caan has likened year one of Accouter Group, his prime property services JV with Alec Watt, to Warren Buffet's success with Roomservice and the Candy brother's track record in London luxury.

Prime central London property prices have more than doubled in the last eight years rising by 116%, and PCL prices have risen by an average of 4.

There's a familiar story doing the rounds today: stock levels are down but demand and deal levels are riding high in London.

Shares in Foxtons have been described as "Marmite" by brokers, as Reuters reports that the estate agency's planned stock market float is already over-subscribed.