Average time to sell a home jumps to 141 days
In 2019, it took an average of 129 days from a listing first appearing on a property portal to the transaction completing. That's jumped to 141 days in 2020.
£1m+ home numbers rise for the first time in five years
A sharp rise in 2020 means that Britain is now home to 53% more seven-figure properties compared to a decade ago - but 7% fewer than in 2015.
National average house price increased by 11.8% in the year to September – UK HPI
London's average property price dropped by a sharp 2.9% in September, according to the latest official statistics, taking annual growth in the capital down to +2.8% (from +6.7% in August)
‘All of the key buyer metrics are [now] ahead of early 2020’ – Rightmove
Asking prices, buyer enquiries and agreed sales all picked up last month, but far fewer properties are coming to market compared to last year.
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RIB recruits top Sotheby’s agent in ‘significant’ prime resi push
Longstanding independent firm ramps up resi division with recruitment of high-profile broker & star of Britain’s Most Expensive Houses as head of sales.
‘Disruptive’ country property agency hits £220mn in sales
Andrew Russell & Ben Bentley's independent firm, The Country House Department, is on course for a 'record' year following a number of big-ticket deals.
Buyer sought for ‘exceptional’ Chelsea development site
Freehold swathe on sought-after Tite Street has scope for a significant prime resi scheme.
London property consultancy recruits director of private clients
Hamish Bruce has joined Inhous following stints at Marsh & Parsons and Black Brick.
Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
Abrahmsohn: On dealing with gazumping & gazundering
Gazumping & gazundering are the uninvited guests of a bull & bear market, but there are ways to mitigate the risks of them trashing the house; one of the most experienced agents in the business explains…
£180mn Vauxhall scheme tops out
Australian developer Third.i's Graphite Square launches to the UK market this month and will be ready for occupation in 2024.
Small is beautiful for renters in Notting Hill
Agency reports 'surge in demand' for one-beds amongst students and hybrid workers.
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