The lettings agent and the story of a mystery millionaire asking for directions
You never know when you might meet your next big HNW client; a random act of kindness works out well for Giles Barrett...
 
        Giles Barrett is a director at boutique west London estate agency Domus Nova.
How a new breed of self-employed & independent estate agents are trying to improve the industry’s tarnished image
            The evolving estate agency landscape has created a larger platform for self-employed and independent operators who are empowered to be themselves, writes Giles Barrett...         
    Quintessentially Estates launches a ‘Lifestyle Lettings’ service, with free concierge membership for tenants
            Property firm's "revolutionary offering" gives new tenants a complimentary membership to the Quintessentially Group’s concierge service         
    
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    Moving with the times: Why the lettings industry needs to adapt & evolve
            Letting agencies will have to take significant steps to grow and advance in the new era, writes Giles Barrett - starting by putting tenants first, and ditching the uniform...         
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Brace of Mayfair mansions offered as ultra-prime redevelopment opp
            A luxury resi reworking of the twin Georgian townhouses on South Audley Street could deliver a £65mn end product, agents suggest.         
    UK buyer swoops on marquee penthouse at boutique Mayfair scheme
            Agents confirm sale of largest penthouse at Three Kings Mayfair for over £8.5mn, as domestic demand continues to trend upward across PCL.         
    London Square unveils plans for £240mn Chelsea scheme
            Assael Architecture-designed proposals involve 42 new homes and a £13mn National Army Museum extension.         
    Rumourmill: Chancellor ‘plotting mansion tax raid’ on £2mn+ homes
            More speculation about potential tax hikes in November's Budget event.         
    
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    Private island in the Thames heads to auction
            Uninhabited ait near Shiplake 'might just be the Thames Valley’s answer to a beach hut', says Savills.         
    
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    Battersea Power Station owner reportedly mulls sale
            It is suggested that BNP Paribas has been brought in to 'explore options' for the sale of non-residential parts of the landmark building.         
    
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    Tapping the Top End: Lucian Cook on the potential impact of taxing luxury homes
            As the Treasury signals tax changes, Savills' Head of Residential Research examines their potential impact on the prime property market.         
    
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    Major Irish agency expands with key hires & Knight Frank acquisition
            Sherry FitzGerald has bought commercial real estate advisor Knight Frank Ireland, and recruited four senior names from Colliers to its residential business.         
    
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    Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
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    Rhodium teams up with design platform Invisible Collection
            Exclusive partnership will bring collectible design into Rhodium’s portfolio of ultra-luxury & branded residences.         
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