Miscellanea
Book Now: LPF webinar – The global outlook for the luxury property industry in 2026
Priya Rawal will host a live online event on 28th January, featuring an impressive panel of super-prime experts from London, New York & Dubai.
Ground rents to be capped at £250 as leasehold reform gathers pace
Government publishes draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill, continuing a march to reform the 'feudal' leasehold regime.
Hong Kong & Singapore top UK’s international buyer league table
A delve into Land Registry records finds a surprisingly stable number of properties registered to overseas addresses.
Knight Frank maps out ‘highly targeted’ expansion across key global hubs
Focus will be on 'expanding thoughtfully in the markets that matter most to our clients', says property firm's head of international.
Bloomberg: Multimillion-pound London homes hit by sudden, gaping cracks
Report highlights rising subsidence risk across prime London after last year's record heat.
Matcha Matters: Savills ranks Tokyo & London as the world’s most liveable cities for tech talent
Playful analysis emphasises the importance of cafe culture in international hubs.
Alpine homes keep climbing while global prime markets catch their breath
'The Alpine property market has shifted from seasonal playgrounds to year-round sanctuaries,' notes Knight Frank.
‘Momentum shows little sign of slowing’: Branded resi sector records another year of ‘exceptional growth’
Fresh analysis by Savills suggests the global branded residential development niche expanded by nearly a fifth in 2025.
Branded Residences: Louis Keighley on what’s still missing from the sector
Savills' Global Residential Development Consultancy chief identifies three big opportunities in the rapidly expanding branded resi arena...
Overseas company ownership of property nearly doubles over decade
The total value of overseas-owned property in England & Wales has continued to climb in recent years, but more slowly than in the late 2010s.
Mapped: How second-home Council Tax premiums are ‘warping’ the property market
TwentyCi analyses the impact of higher taxes on holiday homes in local property markets across the UK, noting strong public support despite 'unintended consequences' in some areas.
Ranked: Rightmove’s most searched for locations & most viewed homes in 2025
Property portal's end-of-year round-up reveals home-buyer trends & attention-grabbing listings.