Record year for Knight Frank’s PCL Developments team
A number of landmark projects sold out over the course of 2023.
‘Opportunistic’ PCL fund makes hay as overseas buyers fork out record prices
The Fairway Capital Fund has bought up 18 assets and sold seven since its launch in 2019, and is eyeing further acquisitions 'while many sit on their hands'.
Knight Frank names fastest-selling new-build scheme of 2022 so far
Over 80% of the 133 units at Chelsea Botanica were snapped up in the first week of sales, reports the agency.
Boutique property agency acquires landmark building in Belgravia
Independent firm secures PCL foothold as expansion plans take shape.
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Home Counties estate agency recruits trio of well-known names
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PCL council warns cyber attack fallout is ‘ongoing and will take several months’
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Ground rents to be capped at £250 as leasehold reform gathers pace
Government publishes draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill, continuing a march to reform the 'feudal' leasehold regime.
Branded residential advisory scales up as demand accelerates
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Jon Chevalier & Pavol Miksa step up to lead sales in key PCL offices.
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