The Market
London & New York compete for UAE HNWI private capital
Big-spending high net worth individuals (HNWIs) in the UAE currently see London as the top global destination for real estate investment, according to new findings from Cluttons and YouGov.
Gravy Train: Crossrail markets ‘about to step up another gear’
Those worried about missing the boat - or train for that matter - may be interested in JLL's updated Crossrail research, which claims there's still "an abundance" of resi opportunities along the newly-christened…
London’s Glitziest Neighbourhood: Inside Mayfair’s £1bn ‘Qatari Quarter’
The ultra-prime swathe 'tween Hyde Park and The Connaught has witnessed a flurry of landmark purchases by Qataris in recent years, so much so that agents are now calling the area London's 'Qatari Quarter'…
Lords call for ‘a presumption against subterranean development’
Labour's Lord Dubs has made an impassioned plea to insert an anti-mega-basement clause into the new Housing Bill, citing "horrific" disruption to neighbours caused by construction works and arguing that…
Miami’s ‘most glam’ scheme tops out
An ultra-prime beachfront scheme billed as "Miami's most glamorous new resi project" has topped out and reported some pretty strong sales.
Deverell Smith boosts new homes temp recruitment service
Deverell Smith has hired Savills' Prunella Milligan to head up its New Homes temporary recruitment division.
The return of home-grown wealth drives a revival for Scotland’s prime suburbs
Buyers "are falling back in love with the Scottish suburbs", says Savills, as "the return of home-grown wealth" drives a wealth ripple and boosts areas beyond the traditional prime enclaves.
Rental focus drives revenue growth for Winkworth
Winkworth has reported a "broadly flat" 2015, posting a 6.7% rise in revenues and a 1% dip in pre-tax profit.
Releasing its annual results, the agency confirmed revenues of £5.
Shenzhen soars as global cities outperform national averages
Property prices in the world's urban centres are out-performing broader national figures, according to Knight Frank's latest statistical foray.
United House and Barratt unveil Trenchard House redevelopment
United House and Barratt London have unveiled their £54m redevelopment of a former Met police hostel for unmarried officers in Soho.
Russians halve overseas property spend
The volume of real estate purchases by Russians has halved in the space of a year, according to the Central Bank of Russia (CBR).
Empty Threats: Unlocking London’s ‘long-term vacant’ homes
Some troubling stats on the number of "long-term vacant" properties in London have come to light recently and councils, spearheaded by Islington, are getting seriously tough on absent owners.