The Market
UK construction “turning a corner” – RICS
The construction industry is the most positive its been for six years, with new projects beginning to rise in almost every part of the country, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey,…
Prime central London property prices “vulnerable” to a 20% drop
Prime central London's property market is in a bubble, albeit a modest one, and is now vulnerable to a correction that could see prices tumble by up to 20%, according to a new research report by Development…
Average values in prime central London hit £2m
One agency reckons the average price of a property in prime central London has just nudged over the £2m mark.
CBRE urges for planning clarity please, Mr Boles
CBRE's Head of Planning Stuart Robinson has penned a lengthy letter to Planning Minister Nick Boles, urging the MP to provide some clarity on the permitted development rights (PDRs) in relation to offices…
House price optimism goes through the roof
House price optimism has reached fever pitch in London and the South East, with a record number of homeowners expecting the value of their bricks and mortar to rise over the next year.
Stags in new waterfront acquisition
Venerable West County firm Stags has snapped up Dartmouth's oldest estate agency, Singer & Singer.
Should Welsh stamp duty be devolved?
The Government is going to consult on the devolution of SDLT to the National Assembly for Wales, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has told Parliament.
Merging Markets: The blurred lines between London prime and non-prime
It's no longer a case of Prime Vs Non-Prime property markets in London, says Douglas & Gordon's Chairman Michael Hodgson; capital values are riding the same wave, and both are cooking on gas.
The Summer Set: So long to the Kipper Season
This is the busiest Summer in James Bailey's memory, as both sales and lettings markets sizzle in the sunshine. That admin will have to wait 'til Christmas, says the MD of Henry & James.
Private Rented Sector needs help to “edge its way towards maturity”
The private rented sector needs a bit of help to "edge its way towards maturity", according to a new report by the Communities and Local Government Committee.
Savills revamps house price forecasts: Bigger rises ahead
Savills has gone back to the drawing board with its five-year property market forecasts. House prices are rocketing up faster than anyone thought - +3.
Prime regional prices to rise by 19.8% over the next five years – Savills
The 'burbs are back to pre-crunch peak prices, according to the latest from Savills, as house prices show signs of a fully-fledged recovery across the UK's regions.