The Market
(Late) Spring Fling: Highest prime property demand since 2007 – Hamptons
Demand for property across London and the South of the UK is at its highest level since 2007, up 20% on the same time last year, according to Hamptons International.
Four property market predictions (and a chance to win a case of wine)
Tea leaves at the ready. What will happen to the property market over the next 12 months is anybody's guess, but some are rather more well informed...
Prime London property prices to rocket another 40% by 2017 – Chesterton Humberts
Chesterton Humberts has gone pretty punchy on its predictions for the next few years, forecasting a whopping 40% boost in prime London capital values between now and 2017.
Hong Kong refuses to cool as global house prices heat up
On to the really big picture now, and Knight Frank’s Global House Price Index has recorded a 6.6% rise in average prices in the year to March, the highest rate of growth since Q2 2010.
New Head of Sales for Kay & Co
Kay & Co has appointed Matthew Abernethy as Associate Director and Head of Sales at its freshly rebranded Hyde Park branch.
Fall-throughs fall by two thirds – D&G
The dreaded fall-through rate is down on this time last year, according to Douglas & Gordon's roundup of last month's activity, but stock remains a concern.
Application deadline for next English Heritage chief looms
Bit of a history buff? Got a couple of days a week spare? English Heritage is looking for a suitably grand fromage to take the helm and navigate the organisation through some choppy waters.
Gone with the Wind Farms: Locals to have more power over turbines
Locals are to be given more power over the placement of wind farms, but energy companies will be able to offer chunky "incentives" - of five times their current level - to try to persuade communities and…
Think sensible pricing and strong footfall for sales success – WA Ellis
Realistic pricing and top-notch presentation are the keys to cracking the current sales market, according to W.A. Ellis.
Give and Take: The need-to-know on new permitted development rights
Several new permitted development rights, including office-to-residential and extended extensions, came into force on 30 May to allow certain works or changes of use without the need for planning permission.
The Spread of Prime London: A £2,000 psf wave
Prime London is spreading at a rate of 125 metres per year, with the traditional £1,000 psf prime benchmark value being usurped by a new wave of £2,000 psf properties, according to a new report by CBRE.
Number of discounted prime properties falls to lowest level in three years
The proportion of price-reduced £1m+ properties has fallen from 27% to 18% over the last 12 months, the lowest its been since the Summer of 2010, according to Primelocation.