Miscellanea
Are property owners prepared for the impacts of climate change on flooding in the UK?
UK coastal flooding has been regarded as the second-highest risk of civil emergency after pandemic influenza, with an estimated £150 billion of assets at risk.
Rightmove agents offered free AML training on dealing with corporate entities
Latest FCS Compliance course will help property pros understand their legal obligations and identify ultimate beneficial owners.
Infamous Grand Designs project set for sale this year?
Chesil Cliff House featured on a 2019 episode of the flagship Channel 4 show, described as the ‘saddest ever’.
Ranked: Britain’s best & worst locations for ‘Place Satisfaction’
People living in towns and cities tend to be more satisfied with their location than people living in rural areas, according to a major new study...
Country Strife: Savills’ Philip Eddell on avoiding trouble in paradise
With demand continuing to surge in the UK’s country property market, the head of Savills’ London & Country House Consultancy advises UHNW owners to address seven key themes to make sure their mansion…
Biden pitches tax hikes for wealthiest Americans
‘Trickle-down economics has never worked’, said the POTUS in an historic speech on the eve of his 100th day in office.
US giant Berkshire Hathaway ramps up PCL presence with Knightsbridge agency acquisition
EXCLUSIVE: Warren Buffet’s global real estate network moves into ‘London’s true super-prime neighbourhoods’ with the takeover of 163-year-old firm Marler & Marler.
‘Celebrity’ homes can command a 10% price premium, claims agency
"There has been a significant sea-change in celebrity attitudes towards collaborating with agents instructed to market their properties," says a top North London estate agency.
Beyond Hotels: On the future of branded residential
Hotels may dominate the international branded residence space, but there's scope for lifestyle brands - from food and drink to fashion and tech - to move into the sector, suggests Riyan Itani.
Ranked: Which PCL postcodes have the most outside space
Over a third of W1K is open space, according to some research by Astons.
On the rise of holiday home investments & staycations
Demand for holiday homes in the UK has surged in recent months - but should property owners look at tapping into the trend, asks Matt Stevenson of Arbuthnot Latham...
Surrey named Britain’s leafiest location
Surrey has a higher percentage of tree coverage than any other part of the country, according to some surprising new analysis.