Bridging loan volume up in 2017
Increase in bridging for property refurbishment as London market stagnates
Bridging loans became much more widespread, and a fair bit cheaper, in 2018
New data and a broker survey indicate growing demand for short-term property finance
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Wainbridge scores £170m loan for its super-prime Belgravia Gate project
Lotus Capital Partners makes its first European play, backing a 12-unit luxury development on Britain's most expensive street
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UK property prices have increased three-times as fast as earnings since 2008
The average value of a UK home has risen by 43% over the last decade, while the average wage has increased by 15% - and mortgage payments have trickled up by just 3%
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In Pictures: Park Modern penthouse pitched as ‘the finest new turn-key residence in London’
Listed at £42mn, the five-bedroom apartment features interiors designed by Fenton Whelan's in-house team.
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‘Almost mythical’ Chelsea estate could be worth £250mn-plus, says luxury broker
Nest Seekers International’s Ali Khadir weighs in on significance - and speculative value - of landmark property in SW3, as billionaire owner voices disillusionment with UK.
Charted: The evolution of London’s prime property market, 2000-2025
Exclusive LonRes data reveal which parts of the capital’s prime property market have seen the most significant price growth over the last 25-years.
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Luxury property brokerage adds two more big-hitters in PCL
Alex Bourne & Danny Daniel join United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, the latest additions to its growing team in the capital.
Non-dom changes create £401mn stamp duty ‘black hole’ – Knight Frank
Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.
£15mn Clarges Mayfair apartment sparks global bidding war
The trophy residence overlooking Green Park sold sight unseen for ‘well above’ asking.
Investor swoops on pair of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
Boutique PCL agencies collaborate on big-ticket deal just around the corner from Harrods.
Itani expands Global Branded Residences with significant new hires
Aldo Flakstad has moved from Knight Frank in Italy; Anna Carner joins from JLL in London.
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Winkworth expands prime London network
Franchisee Neil Sloam branches out with new operation covering Belsize Park & Hampstead Village.
Berkeley names new Chair & CEO as profits dip
Housebuilding Plc aims for continuity leadership as Chair Michael Dobson steps down & a new ten-year strategy kicks in.
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Seismic Shifts, 2000-2025: The global events that moved the needle on London’s prime property market
Cathy Hawker explores how the fluctuating fortunes of Prime Central London can be tied to major international economic events of the past 25 years.
By Cathy Hawker
CBRE picks new CEO for UK & Ireland Advisory business
Property consultancy hires investment banker to succeed Ciaran Bird.
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Westminster confirms launch date for new rental licensing scheme
Thousands of landlords across PCL will need to obtain licenses under the new rules.
Global luxury rental market levels out after ‘exceptional expansion’
Latest data points to a 'more mature' phase of the cycle, reports Knight Frank.
In Pictures: High-spec Nash townhouse overlooking Regent’s Park seeks £15.95mn
8,000+ sq ft Regency-era residence has been kitted out with some impressive leisure facilities.