The Market
Development World: The London Real Estate Forum, Berkeley Square
Most of London's property development community will be descending on Berkeley Square for the next two days, as the inaugural London Real Estate Forum gets underway in a massive tent.
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.
Qatar Sheikh-up could cause “Marbella Effect” in prime London
Qatar's changing of the top brass - as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir, hands over power to his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, this Summer - could cause a chunky "Marbella Effect" on the…
(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.
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.
PCL sales prices carry on up as rental market shows life
Prime central London house prices are now 58% above their 2009 low, having risen by 7.2% over the last 12 months, according to the latest from Knight Frank.