Westminster mulls affordable housing plan for ‘dirty money’ mansions
Labour-controlled council is investigating how compulsory purchase orders could be employed to take control of properties which 'are not being used for their stated purpose'.
Westminster launches ‘war on dirty money’
Officials are increasingly concerned about the 'explosion' in overseas investment into the PCL property market over the last decade.
Unexplained wealth orders: How is the British law changing and will it stop dirty money circulating in London?
The Economic Crime Act allows the government to convey the impression that it is ‘doing something’ about the proceeds of kleptocracy being laundered in the UK - but far more fundamental and far-reaching ref…
Size Matters: How the new Westminster City Plan could change London’s super-prime landscape
‘Essentially the value of big units are going to go up on a massive scale as supply will likely be curbed’: PCL insiders share their thoughts on the borough’s controversial new 200 square metre rule...
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Knight Frank’s longstanding Notting Hill boss to hand over the reins
Caroline Foord has been at the helm of the high-performing KF branch in W11 for 23 years.
SE London agency moves into PCL market
Anderson Rose was founded by ex-Hamptons director Jon Byers in 2011.
Rich pickings for US buyers in Knightsbridge, Chelsea & Notting Hill as sterling takes a pounding
It may be world famous as a luxury retail destination, but Knightsbridge has emerged as the discount capital of PCL for dollar-based property buyers
Ex-Sainsbury’s boss joins Dexters as Chairman
Justin King CBE has been appointed Chair of London estate agency Dexters, replacing founder Jeff Doble, with a remit to 'accelerate growth from its existing London-wide network of over 70 offices.'
Banda unveils ‘7-star’ luxury development project on Australia’s Gold Coast
Edo Mapelli Mozzi's property design and development firm has formed a joint venture with Australia's Rory O’Brien to create the Masthead Ocean Club.
In Pictures: ‘Breathtaking’ ornate Clapham townhouse seeking nearly £8mn
45 Clapham Common North Side is 'truly one of the finest Victorian homes to come to market in recent years', say agents.
Prime London agency expands HQ after £250mn deal surge
Mark Pollack and Richard Bernstone's Aston Chase has capitalised on increased demand for the leafy urban villages of Central and North West London.
Wealthy dollar buyers pounce on London property as sterling slumps
Top-end London property brokers are enjoying a bonanza of urgent interest from wealthy international buyers with US dollars to spend, looking to take advantage of a significant currency discount.
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Cluttons recruits Zoopla’s research head, Gráinne Gilmore
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