The Market
Tory coffers bolstered by mansion tax fears
The Conservatives are being 'bankrolled' by high-end property firms keen to avoid a mansion tax, claims a new investigation by the Independent on Sunday.
What is a ‘normal’ PCL sales market anyway? Activity is ‘very stable’ across all price ranges – W.A.Ellis
In the wake of Tony Pidgley's widely-reported comments this week, prime central London estate agency W.A.Ellis has quite rightly questioned what constitutes a 'normal' market.
LCP gearing up to make “opportunistic acquisitions” in pre-election slowdown
London Central Portfolio is eyeing up the pre-election market slowdown with glee.
Highland Flings: The rise of the affordable Scottish estate
A rise in the number of "affordable" Scottish estates - around the £1m mark - could herald a new generation of estate owners, claims Scottish agency CKD Galbraith.
The ‘unwelcome’ HMRC announcement creating yet more uncertainty for foreign investors
Made without any form of consultation, HMRC’s recent announcement on borrowing taken by non-UK domiciliaries and secured on their foreign assets has created yet more uncertainty for those looking…
New York ‘townhouse in the sky’ still aiming high after eight years on the market
It may be one of New York City's most spectacular residential properties, but it seems as though this five-storey penthouse has yet to find a buyer after a full eight years on the market.
The New Victorians: The rise of the SW1 skyline
As Victoria hits the property headlines yet again - this time for the sale of New Scotland Yard - local agency Hathaways casts an eye over the developments that are returning this transport hub to…
Private housing leads the architecture industry recovery
Architects are getting busier, according to the RIBA, although margins "remain tight".
South Ken basement dig halted by planners
RBKC planners have stepped in to stop an unauthorised basement excavation on Stanhope Mews.
Financial Markets: Resi in the West End Vs City Vs Docklands
"London now has three very different finance-driven residential markets," says Beauchamp Estates: The City of London - with its recent glut of new residential towers - is catching up with the West End…
Marsh & Parsons unveils two new offices
Marsh & Parsons is cracking on with its promise to open four branches in 2014. The firm has just launched two new offerings in South West London, and is planning to unveil another next month.
New Head of Lettings for Waterfords
Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire estate agency Waterfords has recruited a new Head of Lettings.