The Market
High-end homebuyers at risk from rogue agents in Prime London, says acquisition expert
Nathalie Hirst illustrates the value of having a specialist in your corner with horror stories of bribes and blights...
Average price in Kensington & Chelsea soars above £2.5m after super-prime deal surge
'Extraordinary' annual movement of 30.7% recorded in London's most expensive borough, while Wandsworth, Richmond, City of London and Southwark post double-digit declines...
‘Unprecedented’ series of mega-deals helps Notting Hill outshine PCL stalwarts
W11's record-breaking trio of £20m+ sales accounted for half the capital's total in Q1...
Is London expensive – or is the Country cheap?
After significant shifts in recent years, the momentum is currently with the Country, says Property Vision boss...
A record number of landlords are re-mortgaging for home improvements
More landlords are opting to improve existing units instead of trading up, reports Countrywide
New asking prices hit record high
Monthly uptick of 0.4% pushes national average above previous peak, but annual movement 'subdued' at 1.6%, says Rightmove
New CGT rules ‘could create a cashflow & compliance nightmare’ for property owners
HMRC proposes a 30-day payment window for Capital Gains Tax payments, and more admin
‘Momentum continues to slow’ in the UK property market – RICS
'The latest RICS results provide little encouragement that the drop in housing market activity is likely to be reversed anytime soon'
Notable trends in the UK property market, in 12 charts
TwentyCi summarises some key trends in graphic form, from rising confidence to a decline in the £2m+ market, and from baby boomer buyers to online dealings...
A £50k pw uber-tenant is looking for a North London mansion to rent
'Has the market gone completely nuts,' asks Glentree's Trevor Abrahsmohn as the trend for super-prime rentals hits a new high
A £50,000+ per week rental search: Has the market gone completely nuts?
An uber-tenant is on the hunt for a £50,000+ per week (equivalent to £2.6m a year) rental mansion in North London; it's nuts, says Glentree's Trevor Abrahmsohn, and the Chancellor is to blame...
Online-only agents increase market share – TwentyCi
Exchanges up 11% in Q1, according to consumer intelligence firm...