Finance
Montello launches bridging loan case study website
Short-term finance house Montello has launched a new website to show off how bridging loans are put to work in real life.
Cadogan Square 1991-2012: A Property Investment Case Study
Lonres has come up with a pretty stark illustration of prime property's performance as an investment asset over the last 20 years.
Housing Bubble ‘Hysteria’: Price rises ‘paltry’ compared to pre-crash
"The chances of seeing another housing-market bubble are extremely slim," according to the latest EY (used to be Ernst & Young) ITEM Club report.
Topland lends £100m in Q3
The property investment group headed up by Sol Zakay - Topland - has deployed £100m-worth of loans in the last three months alone, as its focus on high-profile prime resi development projects continues.
New Associate Director for JLL’s resi land team
Jones Lang LaSalle has strengthened its resi land offering with the appointment of former Lambert Smith Hampton man Peter Day.
Capital Appreciation: London retains global investment crown
When it comes to attracting the attentions of the world's super-rich, it seems London's still got what it takes.
Character Building: The importance of retaining architectural features
In his first column for PrimeResi, Walpole Mayfair developer Joe Burns explains why preserving original detailing is a duty, not a choice, and why he will always favour period restoration projects over…
ATED avoiders must disclose schemes – or be fined up to £1m
In an effort to thwart tax avoidance, HMRC is demanding that all schemes designed to get around the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) be disclosed to them - or face a fine of up to £1 million.
Fenton Whelan bags Belgravia mansion block for £40m conversion
Fenton Whelan, a top-end resi developer started by a couple of former bankers in 2010, has just taken on a new site in the heart of Belgravia.
South of the River goes prime: Redrawing the PCL map
Jones Lang LaSalle's Research Team has redefined what it terms "Core Prime" in London to encompass an area called "Central South".
£2.5bn wall of resi investment for London’s Docklands
After four years of very little action to speak of, it's all kicking off in London's Docklands after a flurry of "game-changing" resi land deals.
The Value of Cash Buyers: A third of property deals now mortgage-free
The proportion, if not the number, of cash property buyers is on the rise, according to a new report from Hamptons. Just over 25% of deals were for cash in 2007; 33% over the past 12 months.