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Prime regional property market sees strongest growth in a decade
Coastal and rural property markets have out-paced urban areas over the last year, but Savills is reporting signs that prime regional cities are back in demand as more people return to office life.
Prime Central London market has bottomed out – Savills
Prices in the capital’s most expensive postcodes are growing for the first time since September 2014 – and that’s despite the absence of international buyers…
Stamp Duty Refunds: Too good to be true?
Stamp Duty is complicated and sometimes reliefs are overlooked, say top lawyers writing for The Chartered Institute of Taxation – so it can be worth revisiting transactions in search of a rebate. But many unsolicited approaches by claims firms are “too good to be true”…
£111 million mega-deal recorded at One Hyde Park
Latest Land Registry records reveal a huge transaction at the world famous Knightsbridge development, which launched a decade ago.
Another massive data leak reveals offshore dealings of the rich & famous
The so-called “Pandora Papers” have exposed the money trails and property dealings of some of the world’s wealthiest and most influential people, including a former British Prime Minister.
The second homes boom isn’t over
Second home purchases outside of London are up by 83% this year, notes Chris Druce – and the trend is boosting the coffers of the government…
RICS commits to six-point ‘cultural change’ following Levitt report
RICS will “follow each one of Alison Levitt’s recommendations to the letter”, hoping to restore some “residual pride” that members feel about being part of the beleaguered property industry organisation.
Rescue of medieval hall in Gloucestershire scoops top renovation award
Stonewood’s ‘beautiful & clever’ build was the big winner at the 2021 Master Builder Awards.
Deal sealed on rockstar mansion in Richmond
Formerly home to rock n’ roll royalty, The Wick was one of the big instructions of the summer.
‘Personalised’ listing platform Nomad raises $20m for EMEA rollout
Former Twitter & Zillow execs have backed the UAE-based start-up.