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Tech firm launches ‘ultra-secure’ compliance platform for estate agents
Backed by Mishcon de Reya and Alex Chesterman, Thirdfort's latest proptech product promises "bullet-proof AML for estate agents".
Caudwell picks Mace to deliver super-prime Mayfair scheme
Global construction giant promises to ‘reset the benchmark of quality’ at Audley Square.
Residential property boom pushes value of global real estate up 5%
Property is now the world’s most significant store of wealth, says Savills; more valuable than all global equities and debt securities combined, and worth almost four times the entire global GDP.
Ex-Knight Frank duo launch “boutique property advisory hybrid”
Matt Smith and Kris Ericsson have set up an eponymous property agency, offering buying, selling, rental and management services across the capital.
Chunky Clarges Mayfair lateral seeks £14.5m
British Land’s record-breaking project overlooking Green Park is reputedly home to more billionaires, millionaires and celebrities than any other new apartment development in London…
Historic Somerset estate with potential seeks £8m
355-acre swathe near Bruton has planning for an ‘innovative’ new house designed by Mary Duggan, along with a full remodelling of the site by Chelsea Flower Show favourite Tom Stuart-Smith.
Savills expands super-prime London development sales team
Adam Simmonds and Becca Howard have both returned to Savills after spells with other firms.
£19m price tag for 14,500 sq ft Chipperfield-designed City mansion
Recently redesigned by David Chipperfield Architects, this Georgian giant is the one of the largest homes in central London, say agents.
New report debunks ‘land banking myth’, again
“None of our analysis suggests (at least outside of London) any systemic failure in converting planning permissions to development by the industry”, concludes planning consultancy Lichfields.
Tenants in ‘sprint for stock’ as London lettings market suddenly shifts
A tenant’s market has become a landlord’s market in the last six weeks, reports Knight Frank, as offices re-open and air traffic rises.
Residential property is attracting ‘more sophisticated investors’, says buying agency
"Activity in the residential investment sector is once again picking up", says buying agency Garrington, although the firm reports "a different profile" of buyer in the sector
Agency lets portfolio of Embassy Gardens units in ‘record time’
UK Sotheby’s International Realty sourced tenants for 20 units at the high-profile Nine Elms development in 12 weeks.