Location: South West
Winning Idea: Hamptons hosts “Best of British” raffle for Cancer Research
As part of the agency's official corporate partnership with Cancer Research UK, Hamptons International is putting on the mother of all raffles in aid of the charity next week.
National Trust powers up Green Castles scheme
The National Trust has embarked on a £35m plan to generate 50% of its energy requirements from renewable sources - like sunshine, wind and rain - so halving its fossil fuel consumption by 2020.
Agents on tour as country property exhibitions hit the road
Tempting buyers with the promise of fresh air, a slower pace of life and bags and bags of space, country property exhibitions are definitely the flavour of the month this April.
RBKC plans new conservation area
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea could see its newest conservation area created south of the Kings Road, if plans are approved later this year.
YOUhome makes waves with Wellstead & Wellstead acquisition
Dorset-based agency-to-watch YOUhome (co-run by ex-Hamptons International boss Jeremy Priestley) has beefed up its sales and letting business by acquiring independent firm Wellstead & Wellstead.
Country house prices on the rise – Savills
Average values for the prime regional country markets showed positive growth for a quarter (0.
New boss for Knight Frank Sherborne after £25m month
After reporting a whopping £25m-worth of offers and sales in just four weeks, Knight Frank's Sherborne branch has announced a new helmsman.
Cotswold development sails into final phase
After shifting an impressive 350 units, lakeside property development "Watermark in the Cotswolds", is releasing its final phase of 25 homes.
Chelsea Art Fair Preview
After 17 years, the Chelsea Art Fair has had a bit of a brush up;
£1m boost for charity as Devon estate goes under the hammer
A leading charity has received over £1m after a Devon estate was successfully sold at auction, for £200,000 above the guide price.
Thumbs up for TateHindle’s Cambridge scheme
Countryside Properties, supported by architectural practice, TateHindle, has secured reserved matters planning consent from Cambridge City Council for a 5.
Ferguson urges design innovation to drive a Bristol self-build boom
Design is the "missing link" in house-building, according to Bristol's architect mayor George Ferguson.