The Market
Report calls for radical ‘state-centred’ land reforms in Scotland
A "weighty and far-reaching" report on land reform in Scotland has caused a bit of alarm by suggesting some radical changes to how land is owned, managed and taxed, including a call for a cap on how much…
200,000 New Homes a Year is ‘Unachievable’ – Knight Frank
The government's target of building 200,000 new homes every year is nuts, according a new report on housebuilding from Knight Frank.
London’s prime markets are now fully supplied – Savills
We all know London desperately needs more new homes, but not of the prime kind, says Savills in its latest report.
London’s first £10,000 per square foot deal ‘imminent’
The top end of London's property market is on the brink of a landmark moment, says Beauchamp Estates.
Required Reading: Understanding Rights to Light
Last year, the Law Commission launched a consultation on the future of rights to light, seeking to introduce greater certainty into this particularly shady area of law.
Salcombe named UK’s most expensive seaside town as average price breaches £600k
The sailing and Sloane mecca of Salcombe in South Devon has topped a rundown of Britain's most expensive seaside towns, with an average house price of £615,344.
The UK’s Real Property Hotspots: Spa towns steam ahead of the rest of the market
Canny investors who put their money in the UK's Spa towns have cleaned up in more ways than one, according to Knight Frank.
House price expectations cool off in London
Although Knight Frank and Markit's House Price Sentiment Survey posted yet another record high last month, commentators will be quick to pick up on the results from London and the South East.
‘Largest medieval manor house in England’ hits the market
Billed as having 'all the qualities of a fairy tale castle', an immensely important Herefordshire estate has come up for sale this week, with a guide price in excess of £12m.
Alchemi launches 28,000 sq ft Westbourne Grove scheme
Adding to its burgeoning W2 pipeline, West London-based developer Alchemi has just launched its latest project;
Go (South) West: Fulham taps into PCL wealth flow
Anyone who's tried to buy anything in SW6 recently will know this requires nerves of steel, deep pockets and usually a scrum cap.
All You Can Eaton: £32m project hits the market in Belgravia
A rare redevelopment opportunity, which could see the creation of one of the top residences on Eaton Square, has come up for a cool £32m.