The Market
Agency reveals most popular (and outlandish) buyer requests
London-based estate agency Marsh & Parsons has been spilling the beans on some of the more outlandish requests fielded by the firm's sales and lettings offices across the capital.
Deal Breakers: Is prime Surrey facing a perfect storm?
Given the torrent of recent policy changes aimed at the top of the market, it's surprising there are any overseas buyers left in Surrey, says Tim Firth...
6 properties, 240 miles, 90 web hours & 4 quarrels – is this the average house hunt?
A new television series is due to kick off tonight promising a property-based mash-up of "Don't Tell The Bride" and "Married at First Sight", with couples offered £15k towards their deposit if…
Has the prime central London market peaked?
Unless we're talking 'best-in-class' stock, the next six months looks set for a period of adjustment with little or no increase in prices, says Matthew Kaye...
Has the prime central London market peaked?
Westminster sees highest rent increases; K&C is the most expensive
Average rents for private properties increased faster in Westminster than anywhere else in England in 2014, rising by 28.4%.
87% of English countries saw rents rise; 13% saw drops.
Where The Wealth Is: USA dominates super-rich rankings with half the world’s UHNW population
According to new findings by the Credit Suisse Research Institute, there are 123,800 ultra-high net worth individuals on the planet, defined as those with a net worth of over USD 50m.
A Dull Market: Momentum wanes in London
It's "a dull market in the capital" says London estate agency Douglas & Gordon, as the number of properties available to buy slumps yet further.
The Grade II* manor house with a £350k price tag
A glorious Grade II* manor house in Cheshire has been listed for auction with a guide price of £350k.
No price growth for London’s top-end in 2016 – Savills
There is "little scope for significant value uplift next year" at the top of London's market, says Savills, as it casts an eye over what the coming five years may hold for property prices.
Mapped: The super-prime development pipeline in London’s ‘golden postcodes’
The golden postcodes of Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Kensington have "stepped up a gear" in terms of super-prime supply and activity in recent years, says Knight Frank, with groundbreakers…
Stagnation Point: Is the housing market in the eye of the storm?
In all his years as a buying agent, this is the first time Prime Purchase's Frank Speir has seen the market hit a complete standstill; something has got to give, he says...
Quintessentially Estates opens up in Hong Kong
The real estate arm of concierge kings Quintessentially has launched an outpost in Hong Kong.
Penny Mosgrove, MD of Quintessentially Estates