Location: United Kingdom

Japanese Knotwood has invaded Hampstead's celebrity enclave, threatening the values (and structures) of homes belonging to the likes of Tom Conti, Esther Rantzen and Thierry Henry.

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…

Montagu Evans has boosted the ranks of its residential team with three new senior hires, including a new head of resi.

Integral leisure complexes are currently riding a wave of popularity, but can you really make one feel like a natural part of a property?

Bridgebank Capital has recruited Adam Powell as its new business development manager for the Home Counties area.

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.

Realistic pricing and top-notch presentation are the keys to cracking the current sales market, according to W.A. Ellis.

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.

An auctioneer in Northumberland had a "once-in-a-career experience" when he entered an empty, 25-room, 18th century mansion this week.

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.

**UPDATE: Finchatton and the Abu Dhabi Investment Corporation have now completed on the £250m purchase of 20 Grosvenor Square. **

Savills has been asking this very question to lenders today as part of the firm's 25th annual financing property presentation. In short, no.