Location: United Kingdom
Agents turn to luxury buzz-words to flog houses
257,000 homes in the UK are now described as having a "high spec" interior, according to research by Aviva, as estate agents focus on luxury buzz-words to bring in buyers, listing high-end finishings alongside…
New appointments at Prime Purchase
Top-notch buying consultancy Prime Purchase has unveiled a new Russian desk in a joint venture with Savills Intermark.
Montagu Evans hires resi trio
Montagu Evans has boosted the ranks of its residential team with three new senior hires, including a new head of resi.
New Home Counties BDM for Bridgebank
Bridgebank Capital has recruited Adam Powell as its new business development manager for the Home Counties area.
Gone with the Wind Farms: Locals to have more power over turbines
Locals are to be given more power over the placement of wind farms, but energy companies will be able to offer chunky "incentives" - of five times their current level - to try to persuade communities and…
Head First: How to create the perfect pool
Integral leisure complexes are currently riding a wave of popularity, but can you really make one feel like a natural part of a property?
Think sensible pricing and strong footfall for sales success – WA Ellis
Realistic pricing and top-notch presentation are the keys to cracking the current sales market, according to W.A. Ellis.
History in the Braking: RBKC rolls out Blue Plaque Bike Tour
Think you know all the famous houses in Kensington & Chelsea? Well you can test your knowledge and get some exercise at the same time by signing up to RBKC's inaugural "Blue Plaque Bike Tour" this weekend.
Winkworth posts annual results
It's results day for Winkworth and as usual there's no shortage of interesting stats to mull over.
In a nutshell, the firm reported a 6.4% increase in transactions, a 7.8% increase in turnover, a 10.
The mansion that time forgot
An auctioneer in Northumberland had a "once-in-a-career experience" when he entered an empty, 25-room, 18th century mansion this week.
Give and Take: The need-to-know on new permitted development rights
Several new permitted development rights, including office-to-residential and extended extensions, came into force on 30 May to allow certain works or changes of use without the need for planning permission.
Olympia Art & Antiques Fair: Talks and events
This year's events programme at the 41st Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair (6th to 16th June 2013), has a few real gems for arty/antiquey/interiors types...