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‘Serviced country house’ fund launches with historic acquisition
An innovative new venture specialising in the development and rental of English country houses has launched with an historic acquisition and major plans to build a portfolio of noteworthy properties in…
TfL names 13 property partners for its major resi development programme
Transport for London (TfL) has named 13 property development companies and consortiums to a development framework which will see resi and commercial re-inventions of some of the capital's most wanted locations.
Brexit Wounds: What an EU Referendum means for the UK property industry
A British exit from the European Union poses a significant threat to the UK's property industry - and particularly the high-value residential sector - says Carter Jonas, after discovering that 65% of…
Home County rents dip as landlords get flexible
Prime rents in the Home Counties dropped by 0.3%in 2015's final quarter, says Knight Frank, leaving rent values 4.3% up on the year.
Q4's decline followed a 0.
Historic Highgate mansion ‘sells for £20m’
One of north London's most important period properties has reportedly changed hands for £20m.
McCloud’s HAB debuts ‘custom built’ Oxford scheme
Kevin McCloud's development firm HAB Housing has launched an interesting high-end project on a hillside site near Oxford.
Cambridge, London and Bristol outperform as investors drive house price growth
The rate of house price growth across 20 of the UK's top cities has pepped up t0 +11.4%, from +10.2% the previous month and +8.9% twelve months ago, as property investors make a serious impact on the market.
Savills strengthens London Resi Development team
Jeremy James has returned to the fold after a three-year absence
Grade I Henry VIII mansion up for £12m
An important Grade I listed mansion has hit the market near St Albans.
New Chinese school the ‘crucial decider’ for Surrey’s Golden Week buyers
It sounds like there's a new Chinese school coming to salubrious Surrey, and it's already been boosting interest in the area from international buyers.
Record results for Strutt & Parker
Strutt & Parker has posted a cracking set of annual results, including turnover of £111.3m (up 9% from 2014's £102.1m) and pre-tax profit of £27.8m (up 13% to £24.6m).
Benham & Reeves moves into Surrey Quays
London's biggest indie lettings agency Benham & Reeves is pressing on with its expansion plans, announcing the launch of a new branch in East London.