The Market
The Billionaires’ Shadow: How global ultra-wealth affects prime London property prices
London, as we know, is a popular playground/investment bureau for the world's billionaires, and residential property is the go-to asset for the mega-rich.
Top primary school catchment areas command an 18% house price premium
A decent state primary school inflates local house prices by an average of nearly a fifth (18%), according to a some new research.
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Government moots seven-day mortgage switching
The government has mooted a plan to make switching all kinds of consumer services - including mortgage lenders - a lot quicker and easier for homeowners.
Ton-up for Helical Bar at Barts Square
Helical Bar has confirmed the sale of over 100 units at its Barts Square scheme in EC1.
The £500m project - a JV with The Baupost Group - is reimagining a 3.
Getting Over The Line: What happens when a buyer refuses to pay up?
You’ve secured the buyer and matters have proceeded to solicitors. Contracts are exchanged and you breathe a sigh of relief believing that the sale is now confirmed.
In Pictures: Historic buildings up for sale after heritage trust goes under
A trio of historic and highly unusual properties have been put up for sale after the liquidation of a national building preservation trust.
Seven spring homebuyer trends
From ugly houses to sustainable ones, here's some of the more interesting buyer trends noted by the Stacks team so far this season...
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What Goes Up: UK transactions plummet as SDLT hike hits home
The number of resi property transactions across the UK fell by nearly half between March and April as the government's latest stamp duty increase came into effect.
Buyers circle £26.5m fixer-upper on Eaton Square
A practically unheard of opportunity is close to being sold on Belgravia's ultra-exclusive Eaton Square, PrimeResi has learned.
How much does a square metre of resi cost in 2016?
This year's survey of prices per square metre across the UK sees Kensington & Chelsea retain its chunky premium over Westminster, despite some slippage in the last 12 months.
Treasury claims Brexit ‘shock’ would drive Britain into recession
With a month to go until polling day, the Treasury has kicked the EU Referendum debate up a notch, basically predicting that we're all economically doomed if the vote goes "Out".
EU Referen-doom: Is Osborne right on Brexit and Property?
With the Chancellor warning of a significant 'hit' facing the housing market if Britain votes to up sticks next month, Naomi Heaton asks just how likely this is...