Lettings
Instructions on the up as vendors think the market is ‘reaching its zenith’ – D&G
London's homeowners are starting to sell-up in droves as the perception that we've reached the top of the market gains more traction, according to Douglas & Gordon.
Pickles promises end to ‘outdated’ short-term renting rules
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has pledged to get rid of laws dating back to the 70s designed to prevent Londoners from renting out their homes on a short-term basis.
Reversal of fortunes for PCL rental market as values rise again
Rents in prime central London rose for the third month in a row in May, according to Knight Frank, reducing the annual decline to just 1.4%.
Values were up by 0.
Prime central London pauses for breath as demand softens
If proof was needed after the recent chorus of voices calling the top of the market, Knight Frank has reported a 'softening' in demand across prime central London last month.
Shifting PCL rental landscape driving buy-to-let surge – Strutt & Parker
Estate agency Strutt & Parker has reported a 'sharp' increase in buy-to-let investors across its network of London offices over the past two years.
London’s first £10,000 per square foot deal ‘imminent’
The top end of London's property market is on the brink of a landmark moment, says Beauchamp Estates.
Serviced Apartment provider gets funding for PCL expansion
Serviced apartment operator City Marque has just bagged £2.1m from Santander's Breakthrough campaign to fund expansion throughout prime central London.
Struck in the Middle: The prime evolution of London’s Midtown
Just two days after CBRE reported £45m-worth of deals in Q1 alone in 'Midtown', Knight Frank has come out with a research report that punches home just how fast that bit between the City and West End is…
Rate rise on the cards for 2015 as ‘multispeed’ market carries on up
Transaction levels and property prices are rising pretty much across the board as the economy continues to deliver good news, says Knight Frank in its latest market update.
Midtown hits prime stride as UK buyers snap up new-build stock
CBRE's Midtown sales team has reported transacting on an impressive £45m worth of property in the first quarter; that’s over £500k a day.
Bidwells bolsters Cambridge team
Bidwells has strengthened its Cambridge lettings arm to cope with an upsurge in demand from buy-to-let investors.
Super-prime lettings boss launches new agency
One of the top names on the PCL lettings scene has set up his own agency, geared specifically to the upper end of the market.