Bridging loan activity surges 68% amidst mortgage market uncertainty
Increase in short-term property lending has been driven by demand from residential homeowners.
Mortgage lending falls again as the housing market ‘suffers a prolonged hangover from the mini-Budget’
'There remains a huge amount of nervousness among borrowers, who aren't sure which way mortgage rates are likely to move next,' comments Knight Frank Finance on the latest BoE mortgage lending data.
Mortgage market chills as lending numbers drop
September saw fewer home-mover, first-time buyer and buy-to-let mortgages agreed compared to the same month last year, says UK Finance
Latest mortgage data shows a resurgence of buy-to-let activity
The number of home-mover, remortgage and buy-to-let lending picked up in December, reports UK Finance.
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Boutique agency House Collective opens in West London
'Opening a physical space felt like a very natural evolution,' says high-end property firm as it debuts new base in Notting Hill.
Philip Harvey: Why the wealthy are voting with their feet
'Most of the demand we’re seeing now is less about "going somewhere"...it’s more about clients wanting to leave something behind,' writes Property Vision's senior partner.
Domus Nova expands with global tie-up & new PCL office
'Design-led' boutique estate agency partners with Paris-based Barnes International & launches new branch in South Kensington.
Buyer sought for rare mixed-use development opp in Mayfair
'Exceptional' site in London's most exclusive neighbourhood has a GDV of around £12mn.
Prime Purchase recruits SW London specialist
Abigail Frankish has joined the Savills-owned buying agency from Aykroyd & Co.
From the small screen to the big smoke: On 25 years of Location, Location, Location & the re-evaluation of prime London property
Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.
Cluttons boosts Chelsea team as London resi drive continues
Heritage property agency brings in experienced operators from Berkshire Hathaway & Savills to run its high-profile base in SW3.
Savills boss Ridley to step down this year
Property Plc confirms succession plans as long-standing Group Chief Exec announces retirement.
UK property becoming safe haven by default – Knight Frank
The government has sent the wrong message by scrapping non-dom status, but any negativity has been dwarfed by the wider commotion on global financial markets this month, explains the agency's Tom Bill.
Knight Frank appoints new sales head in Queen’s Park
Dylan Brooks has been leading the agency's core sales teams in Belsize Park & Hampstead since 2022.
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