The Market
Inside Peak: Hong Kong’s latest (and greatest) ultra-prime scheme
An extraordinary scheme is taking shape in Hong Kong right now, involving one of the most impressive teams of internationally-renowned architects and designers to be assembled in recent years.
‘Britain’s biggest private house’ goes for £8m
The sale of Wentworth Woodhouse, one of England's finest houses, was confirmed over the weekend.
First 180 Television Centre homes sell out (with 150 going to UK buyers)
It's been reported that the first 180 units planned for inside BBC Television Centre have already been spoken for.
What HNWIs Want: The role of property in wealth creation and preservation
Property's role as both a wealth creator and provider of homes for people to enjoy and pass down through generations is what ultimately lifts it above all other asset classes, says super-prime developer Joe…
Residential development land prices slip again
The price of greenfield development land across England has dropped again, as developers show a "less active appetite" and build costs escalate.
Cliché or Criteria: What does ‘a good community’ actually mean?
'A good community' is often cited as a high priority amongst buyers, but what does this actually entail? Moreover, does it exist?
Banda’s poppy factory conversion blooms
Developer Banda Property has released some more details on its new boutique scheme in Richmond, south west London.
Interest rates to stay low for longer – BoE
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted by a majority of 8-1 to keep the Bank Rate at a deeply low 0.
Increased costs weighing heavy on overseas buyers but Christmas will draw out some serious vendors
While lots of vendors take their properties off the market during the festive season, those who don’t are likely to be extremely serious about closing - giving buyers the opportunity to snap up a bargain,…
Four Bayswater buildings snapped up for £30m in ‘old-fashioned’ off-market deal
40 serviced apartments bought by Qatari investor...
Periphery Vision: Inner commute areas to outperform as prime markets languish
The future looks pretty bright for property prices - as long as you're not banking on central London performance - says Savills in its big round of forecasts.
Property price growth eases up in prime global cities
The rate of annual price growth in prime global cities has crumbled in the last two years, from +7% in Q3 2013 to just +1.9% in the year to September 2015, according to the latest Knight Frank Index.