The Market
CEBR triples house price forecast to +4.7% this year, but London ‘weighed down’ by prime sector
The Centre for Economics and Business Research has significantly bumped up its house price growth forecasts for the second time in just three months, but London's price growth is being "weighed down" by…
‘Buyers are ready’ but the market’s seen ‘no post-election lift – yet’
"Buyers are ready" says Douglas & Gordon as the estate agency reports a 50% year-on-year jump in the number of new applicants, but vendors are playing it very cool, with 33% fewer new instructions in June…
At A Glance: Prime central London price per square foot guide
Chestertons has come up with a handy pocket guide to prices per square foot in prime central London's key areas.
UK transactions hit highest level since February 2014
HMRC's seasonally-adjusted resi transaction count for June has come in at 104,590, up 4.7% on May 2015 and the highest monthly total seen since February of last year.
A European Community: Who’s really moving to London?
The capital's inbound migration numbers don't quite tally with all the far-flung headlines, discovers property search agency Garrington.
Asking prices nudge up as supply shortage grips – Rightmove
New asking prices peaked again in July, reaching a record high for the second month in a row. But a monthly increase of 0.
Damac unveils Versace-branded residences
Dubai-based luxury developer Damac has launched the first of its "fashion residences" in London, a 50-storey, 360-unit Kohn Petersen Fox skyscraper with interiors by Versace Home.
Prime Property of the Week: Low Profile Luxe
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Outright owners outnumber mortgaged buyers for first time since records began
The last few years have seen some quite significant changes in the way that households and homeowners operate, according to the new English Housing Survey.
Best Seats In The House: Golf lover’s dream hits the market
With the 144th Open Championship swinging into action at St Andrews today, Savills has picked a cracking time to launch this apartment with grandstand views of the 18th.
Single, official UK house price index to launch early next year
The Office for National Statistics is gearing up to launch its "single, official house price index" in the first half of 2016.
From Chelsea To The Clink: Estate agency, money laundering and some guy called Boris
In the wake of that undercover documentary, financial crime specialist Dan Hyde explains why, in money laundering offences, a lack of intent - or an illicit deal - is no defence...