Stamp duty hike was ‘probably inappropriate’ says Harrods boss
Former Countrywide sales chief named as new TPO Chairman
The Property Ombudsman has named Gerry Fitzjohn as its new Board Chairman. The current Vice Chair will take over from Bill McClintock, who's standing down after a solid twelve-year stint at the top.
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Former Aylesford boss launches independent prime agency
Louise Hewlett has just launched an independent property company
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Bruce Ritchie on the unintended consequences of stamp duty reform
After the 'perfect storm' of tax changes, sharp rises in SDLT now threaten to tip the UK market over the edge, says the Residential Land chief...
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Caudwell brings in Dorchester Collection to manage 1 Mayfair
New agreement 'brings together Mayfair’s two most prestigious luxury destinations,' declares ultra-prime property developer.
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Agency reports rapid-fire £70mn sales run in Notting Hill
After a subdued start to the year, domestic buyers have sprung into action in W11, says Strutt & Parker's local team.
Brokerage recruits SW London specialist from Savills
UK Sotheby's International Realty announced a 'strategic expansion' into the region earlier this year.
London Square unveils plans for £240mn Chelsea scheme
Assael Architecture-designed proposals involve 42 new homes and a £13mn National Army Museum extension.
Super-prime brokerage reports ‘strong sales with significant deals’ – transacting over £400mn in Q3
International buyers accounted for more than two-thirds of deals handled by UK Sotheby's International Realty.
‘The opportunity was clear’: Behind Maybourne’s expansion into branded residences
COO reveals how the Claridge's operator plans to integrate luxury hotels, homes, and wellness into a highly personalised 'ecosystem'.
Borough by Borough: Charting short supply & rising prices in London’s housing market
CBRE's annual Borough by Borough report reveals a tapestry of local performance alongside over-arching trends shaping the capital's residential market.
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Renters’ Rights Bill clears parliament
Letting agents face big changes to accountability & compliance, as rental sector reforms await the Royal rubber stamp.
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Fine & Country expands into Holland Park
Ben Madden's West London team has taken on the estate agency brand's licence for the affluent area.
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UAE mega-developers to merge
'Milestone' deal creates a 'powerful, future-ready entity' to bring forward ambitious residential & resort projects.
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Private island in the Thames heads to auction
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Jeremy Hurst shares his view on the low-tax tropical enclave's developing luxury property scene - partly fuelled by an influx of UK non-doms.
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