Investment
HNW property developers & investors are ‘optimistic’ about UK real estate
We're 'past the eye of the storm', says Investec as property developers & investors display 'a clear sense of both growing optimism and activity levels.'
Grosvenor invests in Europe’s biggest built environment VC fund
This is the UK business's first investment in a venture capital fund.
Pi Labs’ proptech class of 2024 raises $7.5mn
Five property-related start-ups in the AI, cyber security and climate technology spaces have secured additional funding from seed investors and venture capitalists.
Bridging lending activity holds steady as interest rates dip
More home-buyers are turning to bridging loans to prevent chain-breaks, while demand from businesses for short-term property funding doubled from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024.
London loses top spot for property investors
A survey by Handelsbanken suggests that appetite for residential property investments in the UK has picked-up compared to last year, but London appears to be falling out of favour.
Tanya Hasking: Debunking misconceptions around short lets
John D Wood & Co.'s lettings chief busts some myths and talks up the benefits of short-term rental agreements for both landlords and tenants...
Most HNWIs plan to increase investment in UK property, suggests survey
High net worth investors view economic instability 'as an opportunity for increasing their exposure to UK property at an attractive price point,' says Investec.
‘Froth comes off’ luxury asset prices
Knight Frank's index of 'investments of passion' fell for only the second time last year, despite some record-breaking sales.
13 key findings from Knight Frank’s 2024 Wealth Report, and 5 big themes shaping real estate markets this year
The property consultancy's 18th flagship research report delves into real estate investment drivers, global economic and policy shifts, HNW lifestyle trends, luxury collectibles, AI, sustainability and…
Ranked: London property Vs eight other investments over the last decade
'Bricks and mortar has remained one of the most consistent investments one can make down the years and the long-term returns speak for themselves,' says Foxtons' boss.
River Thames marina & houseboat moorings seek a new owner
Thames Ditton Marina in Surrey is on the market for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Currency Matters: The question isn’t whether, it’s when
David Huggett reports on the interplay between real estate markets, currency prices, and interest rates - and what the latest shift might mean for global economies...