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“Strong start to Foxtons’ life as a public company” as profits soar by 57%
Foxtons has done rather well since floating in September last year; the firm's Full Year results for 2013, released today, show sales volumes climbing by 22.5% and lettings volumes by 6.
Slaughter and May partner joins Candy & Candy
Candy & Candy has recruited former Slaughter and May partner, Dermot Rice, as a Director.
Letter from MIPIM #1: A selfie with Boris
As this year's French frenzy gets into full swing, we hear from Nicky Richmond as she dons her lucky gold pumps and heads into the fray...
I did a selfie with Boris. I'm not sure what made me do it.
Stately Progress: Burton/Repton masterpiece comes up for sale in Kent
Some pretty significant estates have hit the market in the UK over the last year, but not many can claim to have been submitted to the United Nations UNESCO Committee to join the likes of Stonehenge and…
What are the biggest issues for rural homes and businesses?
Chiming nicely with recent Rightmove and Strutt & Parker findings, Knight Frank has expanded on the rural broadband issue (and more) in its latest Rural Sentiment Survey.
Rights of Light at the end of the Tunnel: Coventry Vs Lawrence
Developers will welcome a new Supreme Court decision that heralds a more flexible approach to the question of the appropriate remedy for a claimant whose rights of light will be adversely impacted by a…
Cannes Do’s: MIPIM 2014 highlights
As if you didn't already know, Cannes' annual property palooza kicks off tomorrow. Here's a pick of coming week's highlights on the Riviera (and a handy map):
Tuesday 11 March
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Candy’s Omni Capital launches structured finance division
Christian Candy's property finance house Omni Capital has launched an international structured finance division offering residential and commercial loans from £5m to £250m for projects in the UK, Europe…
Triumphs, Carbuncles and Hopeful Monsters
A "lively" panel discussion is promised at Portland Place in a few weeks, as RIBA's excellent series of talks moves onto the topic of modern architecture.
Historic hunting lodge comes up for sale… in London
An important Grade II listed Richmond Park hunting lodge - originally built for Hugh Percy, Duke of Northumberland - has just come up for sale near Barnes, complete with the original stables and tack room.
Kensington Focus (and why breaking records still takes time)
Despite limited supply and consistent demand, top values can’t be achieved overnight, says Bella Tellwright of Crayson...
W8 is one of the most expensive and sought-after postcodes in London.
Anti-MIPIM, Boris and property investors demo planned
Anti-property-investor-campaigners are organising a rally at City Hall today to vent about how expensive London property is.