PrimeResi Journal

Evergrande founder pleads guilty in property giant collapse case: Evergrande was one of the world's biggest residential developers, before its dramatic fall as China's property market slowed. dlvr.it/TS1spM

Essex agency acquires high-end independent Zoe Napier Group: Equestrian, waterfront and country homes specialist joins Zaman & Amina Sheikh’s expanding operation in the region.. dlvr.it/TS1m34

The Agency Group adds Head of New Homes: Prime-focused firm is looking to grow its presence in the new-build market. dlvr.it/TS1lQZ

REDD lands 12,000 sq ft mansion project in Notting Hill: Private client commission will see substantial villa reworked into 'best-in-class' family home. dlvr.it/TS1lFR

The Whiteley reaches practical completion; full amenities line-up unveiled: Eight-year overhaul of London’s first department store has delivered 139 homes with 'best-in-class' facilities, a Six Senses hotel - and some new benchmarks for the sales market. dlvr.it/TS1l9d

Chestertons Global expands into India: 'India is one of the most compelling real estate growth stories globally,' says CG boss Mohamed Mussa. dlvr.it/TS1kQh

Fine & Country moves into Madrid: Alejandra Santos & Carlos Rojo have taken on the estate agency's licence in the Spanish capital. dlvr.it/TS1kKx

Strutt & Parker recruits Knight Frank Private Office dealmaker Robinson: Super-prime specialist joins broker team as BNP Paribas-backed agency continues to scale PCL operations. dlvr.it/TS0zVB

Knight Frank launches self-employed broker network: The 130-year-old estate agency has identified 36 London patches for affiliate brokers, as it looks to expand its sales coverage. dlvr.it/TS0q54

Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals: Super-prime sales in Chelsea and Knightsbridge lead latest rundown of officially-recorded transactions. dlvr.it/TS0pXf

Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days: Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Savills, Hamptons, Benham & Reeves, Foxtons, HMRC, LonRes, Knight Frank & more... dlvr.it/TS0p2t

Prime London rents rise amid falling supply & heightened demand: New rental listings in Q1 were down by 8% on last year's levels, Knight Frank reports. dlvr.it/TS0nyB

Edinburgh suspends 300% second homes levy after eight days: Council pauses new tax premium for around six months, pending a review. dlvr.it/TS0nlq

Property ‘flipping’ has dropped to the lowest level in a decade: '10 years of higher stamp duty rates have squeezed out professional refurbishment projects,' says Hamptons. dlvr.it/TS0nDq

International project & cost management firm launches ‘Luxury Living’ brand for UHNWIs: MGAC says its new division 'offers white glove stewardship & a seamless experience' for super-rich clients. dlvr.it/TS0n7r

Stat of the day Hamilton Terrace in St John's Wood is the boulevard of dreams, it seems @PrimeResi reports £37 million of sales on this London street, with two of these deals in recent weeks. Some welcome stamp duty revenue for the Exchequer there...

Harrods Estates duo Dougramaji & Harte join Strutt & Parker: BNP Paribas-backed agency boosts Knightsbridge & Belgravia team as top PCL operators move on from Harrods Estates. dlvr.it/TRymsd

1508 London to design Baccarat-branded Maldives scheme: London-headquartered firm joins team delivering French crystal brand’s first residences in the Indian Ocean. dlvr.it/TRycv1

Agency reports £37mn deal run on Hamilton Terrace: Five sales tucked away on one St John’s Wood street, including two sizeable houses just last week. dlvr.it/TRyclm