The role of overseas investors in London’s new-build resi market
Major LSE study for GLA finds that overseas investment since 2010 has had a 'positive net effect on the availability to Londoners of new housing, both private and affordable'
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Power struggle at major family-run estate agency
Boardroom rift heads to the High Court as AIM-listed firm launches proceedings against its chairman.
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Residence One tops out 29-home St John’s Wood scheme
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Family offices & bulk investors turn out for Saudi property showcase in Mayfair
Chancery Rosewood hosts second UK-Saudi exhibition as organisers claim £65.7mn of opening-day sales and reservations.
Prime London transactions up 14% as more buyers come off the sidelines
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