Helen Ozolins
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Regulator criticises NHBC over lack of transparency
The Competition and Markets Authority has criticised the National House Building Council over a lack of transparency relating to payments made to builders.
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Holyoake seeks documents from Savills over property valuation in Candy case
Savills is facing an accusation of breach of confidentiality in a case involving the Candy brothers and a former business associate, Mark Holyoake.
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Amazon cuts prices at Whole Foods
UK supermarket shares are likely to remain under pressure this week after Amazon cut food prices at Whole Foods’ US stores by more than 40% on the first day of…
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Wetherspoon to open new pub in Ramsgate
A new JD Wetherspoon pub set to open in Ramsgate will be the company’s largest outlet in the UK.
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News from the nationals
Round-up of the top property stories with quick links to the nationals.
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Admiral Taverns in talks over sale to Proprium Capital
WEEKEND PAPERS: Admiral Taverns are in advanced talks over a possible sale to US investment fund Proprium Capital for £220m, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Lloyds Bank eyes sale of London HQ
Lloyds Banking Group could be about to sell its headquarters at 25 Gresham Street in the City of London, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Local authorities’ property buying could be reined in
Treasury and Department for Communities and Local Government officials are reviewing investments in land and buildings by local authorities, accumulated using low-cost loans provided by the Public Works Loans Board.
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Most ex-BHS stores still empty after a year
The vast majority of former BHS stores are still unoccupied a year after the business failed.
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Hotel Chocolat looks to open shops in Hong Kong
WEEKEND PAPERS: Hotel Chocolat is looking beyond Europe for expansion, signing a deal with B&S in Hong Kong for a number of shops there.
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Commuters lured back to London
WEEKEND PAPERS: Rising train fares and transport issues are persuading commuters to buy in London.
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Read this morning’s papers: London house price growth strengthens/Housing starts at post-crisis high
Round-up of today’s top property stories with quick links to the nationals.