Miscellanea
Standards Practice: Navigating the complex world of green building certifications
As the new UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard joins the likes of BREEAM, LEED, WELL & Green Star, Tasos Stavrou of LeadingRE unpicks the tangled but increasingly-important world of eco-conscious construction…
Administrators confirm collapsed London estate agency staff payouts
Douglas & Gordon Ltd appointed administrators in 2023, following an acquisition, division & disposal by Foxtons.
America’s wealth dominance ‘hangs in the balance’ as global super-rich population booms
It's a "super-rich explosion", declares Henley & Partners, as the number of individuals with more than US$100mn to their name soars - but "the geography of extreme affluence is shifting".
FT: ‘We market ourselves on dating apps, surely we can sell our own houses’
'Frustrated homeowner' and journalist Simon Busch sold his London property without a traditional estate agent - and shared his experience with the Financial Times.
Revealed: Changing locations of new-build sales in Prime Central London
New data shows where new super-prime sales have been surging over the last decade.
Property portal goes into bat as official England Cricket partner
Major sports sponsorship deal 'will showcase Zoopla to new consumer audiences across England & Wales.'
Voluntary ‘mansion tax’ could be coming to Surrey
Local council looks to rally support for a 'bold' idea pioneered in Prime Central London.
Naismiths appoints first CFO
Property consultancy makes a trio of senior appointments following its recent partnership with Edmond Shipway.
Wealth on the Move: Europe’s top relocation destinations for HNWIs
Knight Frank takes a deep dive into what's driving prime housing demand among wealthy expats in Europe, delving into property trends, lifestyle, tax and policy shifts.
Ranked: The best locations for ‘executive nomads’ in 2024
Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Málaga are the best destinations for long-term remote workers, says Savills.
Nearly half UK adults believe estate agents act for both buyers & sellers
A survey has revealed 'a wide-spread lack of awareness about buying agents'.
Reinventing Tradition: A new era of succession planning
Hayden Bailey explains how prime residential estates are radically evolving amid the great boomer wealth transfer.