One in six Londoners ‘expect to leave the capital within the foreseeable future’
London 'is set to lose significant portions of its most economically productive demographic', warns Grant Thornton LLP
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Former Aston Chase ops manager joins alongside two agents as the Mayfair-based firm sets its sights on further expansion.
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Native Land teams up with Singaporean investor for PCL acquisition drive
Kensington block changes hands as new venture targets the capital’s prime rental market.
Elicyon names new Creative Director
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High-profile agency reopens SW3 sales operation
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