Report calls for a ‘public interest test’ on Scottish estate sales to tackle ‘the socially corrosive effects of land monopoly’
Scotland's 'land monopoly' is 'socially corrosive', argues a major new report from the Scottish Land Commission, as it calls for a new 'public interest test' on large-scale land deals.
Russia moves to seize ‘the ultimate Scottish residence’
One of Scotland's most luxurious country houses, The Tower of Lethendy in rural Perthshire, has found itself at the centre of an extraordinary High Court battle between the Kremlin and a billionaire oligarch...
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Historic urn ruling questions whether artefacts are part of listed buildings
A Supreme Court decision on the sale of a pair of historic C18th urns could have important consequences for listed property owners.
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Boutique property firm launches in Hampstead Village; aims to ‘redefine the traditional agency model’
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Boutique luxury apartment scheme hits the market in Knightsbridge
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Senior quartet leave Connells Group
Four long-standing leaders have left the estate agency group, which owns brands including Hamptons and John D Wood.
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Herman Melville’s historic London home goes hunting for a buyer
Georgian end-of-terrace where Moby Dick author once lived could be 'one of the most spectacular townhouses on the Embankment', say agents.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
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Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank
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