Miscellanea
Behind the Railings: A lawyer’s guide to buying on London’s garden squares
From access rights to estate management schemes, the legal intricacies of the capital's private garden squares can catch out purchasers - and sometimes even their advisers - warns Robert Barham.
Think tank outlines London-centric annual property levy to replace Stamp Duty & Council Tax
Another call for a major overhaul of the property tax landscape.
‘Suddenly over asking price feels entirely reasonable’: How horticulture helps sell high-end homes
The right garden can transform both pricing power and purchaser psychology, according to veteran north London agent Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Self-Employed Vs Traditional: Estate agents’ performance compared
Analysts claim self-employed brokers are ‘more likely to sell a property’ than traditional estate agents.
Native Land puts focus on Bankside Yards with Andy Earl exhibition
Developer opens up historic South Bank railway arches to the public for the first time in more than a century as part of its 5.5-acre mixed-use regen scheme.
‘Every 5% a home is priced above the local market average… cuts the odds of selling by around 5%’ – Zoopla
Portal research highlights the importance of sensible pricing.
Off-plan sales sink to lowest level since 2013
Housebuilders managed to sell only 33% of new homes before construction completed last year.
Local elections redraw London’s political map
Westminster Council is back in Conservative control.
Book Now: Last few slots available for property industry five-a-side showdown
Final call for teams to take part in the sector’s flagship annual football tournament, the CPR Cup.
‘Short-sighted policy of trying to extract money from those with second homes is backfiring’ – claim
Colliers says double Council Tax rates are actually reducing tax revenue from holiday home properties.
‘Luxury assets may be about to turn a corner’ – Knight Frank
The global luxury investment market appears to be stabilising after a 'volatile decade' for art, wine, jewels and the like.
‘This is not the time to put on a brave face’: London property advisor urges financial candour from homeowners
Farnaz Fazaipour has some advice for HNW home-owners who 'bought into the hype cycles' of 2005, 2007 & 2014.