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Housebuilding is on the up for now, says Knight Frank
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There has been a "significant step up" in the delivery of new homes over the last few years, according to Knight Frank, with large housebuilders now constructing 60% more homes than in 2010.
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Sharpest rise in housing construction since November 2003
July saw the steepest rise in in resi building activity since November 2003, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index.
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Central London housing completions to reach 10,000 in 2015 – JLL
The number of new units under construction across Central London has doubled in just two years, according to a new report being released today.
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Boutique private office appoints Beauchamp’s Finch to lead property division
Paul Finch has joined Liberty Rock after nearly 20 years with super-prime agency Beauchamp Estates.
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UK set for record wealth exodus in 2025
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Knight Frank announces new Henley office head
Nick Warner will hand the reins to Matt Davies next month.
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