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Tenancy renewals jump under lockdown, but ‘there are signs that applicant demand is starting to increase again’
Hamptons and Knight Frank both report big increases in tenancy renewals, but both flag signs of renewed demand for new lettings despite the lockdown.
‘Steep rise’ in prime London tenancy agreements as demand escalates
Knight Frank reports a 46% jump in agreed tenancies under £1,000 pw in prime London
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Three Phases: How prime London’s property market will emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown
The ongoing Coronavirus lockdown will be followed by a "mini-boom" in prime London's property market, predicts super-prime specialist estate agency Beauchamp.
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Rural rental demand stays high despite cities opening up
"The scale of change we’ve seen over the course of the pandemic means this shift [back to urban life] isn’t going to happen overnight," says Rightmove.
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Savills launches London-based Spanish desk
Maria Santurio to lead new hub connecting global clients with key markets across Spain.
Fund snaps up Foster + Partners scheme in major Mayfair swoop
The £1.1bn investment play includes a key development site between Barlow Place and Grafton Street, along with a high-profile Grosvenor Square hotel.
A Reflection of Change: Harry Dawes on how PCL agency has evolved
A seasoned London agent reflects on market cycles, career paths and the rise of alternative models.
By Harry Dawes
New leadership for the Savills Private Office
Rory McMullen joins Alex Christian as co-head of the property consultancy's specialist global HNW team.
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Jennings steps up to lead Chestertons’ resi business
Adam Jennings has been promoted to Head of Residential, in charge of the London estate agency's sales & lettings teams.
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Forbes Gilbert-Green lands Property Vision veteran Connell
Seasoned London buying agent joins boutique property advisory firm after two decades at PV.
In Pictures: Canal-side mansion in Little Venice seeks £16.5mn
Grade II listed stonker on Blomfield Road is the complete package, say agents.
‘Our task was to act as both storyteller & swordsmith’: On reuniting two Belgravia townhouses into a grand family home
Tiam Architects walk us through a big project on Chester Row.
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Anatomy of a market: Prime Central London explained in 10 charts
A data-led look at activity and pricing across the capital's £3mn-plus sector.
Agent showcase marks next sales push at The Lucan
Chelsea’s Marriott-branded residences enter final release with more than half sold.
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