Location: United Kingdom
Biggest September asking price rise for 13 years – Rightmove
Asking prices across the country have risen by 0.9% in the last month to hit a brand new national record, says Rightmove, as supply shortened yet further.
Abbey Days: Downton’s Dower House sells for £5.95m
Unlike the new series, it sounds like the sale of Lady Violet’s Downton Abbey digs has avoided a tedious and drawn out storyline.
Anti-money laundering rule change ‘crucial’ for the London market
A Marylebone-based agency has called for a fundamental change in current anti-money laundering legislation, because the government and HMRC "don't understand" how the property market works in the capital.
Grade I Somerset stonker goes for £10m
One of Somerset's most beautiful private homes, the 18th century Ven House in Milborne Port, has reportedly been snapped up by a Labour grandee for a cool £10m.
Great Portland’s Investment Director goes it alone
The Investment Director of Great Portland Estates has, after 13 years with the REIT, decided to "leave the business and take on a new challenge."
The Autumn Journal: PrimeResi Quarterly No.3, landing soon
450-page edition features well over 300 companies
Infographic: Rugby Winners Vs Property Winners
Caps off to CBRE for prising a property angle out of the Rugby World Cup.
Is there a correlation between winning nations and house prices?
Piccadilly set for more super-prime as £600m Adjaye scheme gets the green light
The resification of Piccadilly took another step forward this week after Crosstree Real Estate Partners bagged approval for its Adjaye Associates-designed super-scheme opposite the Ritz.
Mystery buyer bags Kensington Palace Gardens mega-mansion
The Crown Estate has reportedly offloaded 15a Kensington Palace Gardens on a 125-year lease.
INTERVIEW: Tracy Kellett on Twitter, candour, and the business of buying
One of the most outspoken - and popular - buying agents in the business, the Managing Director of BDI Home Finders Tracy Kellett has made a name for herself with a particular brand of honest advice.
Q Developments debuts £10m SW London mansion
High-end housebuilder Q Developments has just launched a chunky new addition to the Coombe Hill Estate in south west London.
The Beat Goes Off: Date set for Chelsea police station development bids
23,153 square foot mid-century corner building was deemed "surplus to operational requirements" at the back end of last year