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Noel Flint of Knight Frank on trophy homes, market crashes & the makings of a top-class agent
One of London's best known and most successful agents, Noel Flint retires at the end of March after nearly four decades at Knight Frank.
Ranked: Average estate agency commissions in European countries
'The UK is actually home to the lowest estate agent fees in the EU', claims some research.
Law firm takes down government’s first crack at a reservation agreement
After a sneak preview of the first draft, Hart Brown dismisses the government's latest attempt at fixing the conveyancing system as 'well meaning but sadly way short of what is required'
Grade I with distinction: Sale agreed on Mozart’s Belgravia townhouse
Important property on Ebury Street sells in double-quick time
‘House prices in London are starting to firm’ as regional cities start to moderate
For the first time since August 2015, every city tracked in Zoopla's UK Cities Index recorded rising property prices in February.
Al Rayan reports surge in expat financing
UK’s largest Islamic bank provided £152m worth of finance to British nationals living and working overseas in the last 24 months, up 187% on the previous two-year period
Boutique scheme brought to market on Chesham Street
Six-unit project in prime Belgravia promises 'all the beauty of the Victorian age with everything than modern, contemporary design and technology can bring'
A Healthy Market: On the rise of private gyms in Mayfair
Mayfair is already well-served by commercial gyms, but high-end property developers are going to great lengths to deliver even more health & happiness to wealthy buyers in Prime Central London.
Playground furore puts private residents’ amenities in the spotlight
Lambeth development prompts 'outrage', 'fury' & 'disgust' after 'segregating' children living in social housing from a private play area.
Omani billionaire’s luxury property firm rolls into London with flagship Mayfair studio
PNC Menon's Sobha Realty is launching in the UK, taking over the former Foxtons HQ on Park Lane to create a lavish 'Global Studio'.
Crest Nicholson names new MD as Bergin steps down
Peter Truscott is taking over from Peter Bergin as Chief Executive of housebuilder Crest Nicholson.
Gazundering, leaseholds, housing quality, affordability & supply: Here’s what people are most worried about in the property market
A new survey indicates that people have growing concerns about the leasehold system, gazundering, stamp duty, housing quality, housing supply, affordability... and more.