Miscellanea
Bangladeshi corruption investigations raise alarm over London property market
'This is a test for the UK government to demonstrate it can fulfil its ambition of being the anti-corruption capital of the world,' says Transparency International.
Ranked: Britain’s top £2mn+ property markets
Bath, Brighton & Edinburgh have to the highest proportion of luxury homes outside of London, according to new analysis.
Anti-corruption group red-flags £6bn of UK property deals since 2016
Research suggests nearly 500 purchases involving suspicious funds were made via companies registered in the British Overseas Territories.
Privacy & The Law: On a prime London enclave’s war with film tourists
Tensions have been flaring between residents & tourists in Primrose Hill recently, as fans of the movie franchise Paddington flock to the pastel-hued home of the fictional Brown family - leading some owners…
Mapped: England’s most vulnerable areas to extreme weather
Insurance firm AXA has worked out which locations are at highest risk of climate change-induced flooding and extreme heat - and calculated the potential costs...
Five key trends shaping Alpine property markets in 2024-25
Property markets in Europe's traditional ski resorts are proving 'resilient', says Knight Frank, as wealthy buyers discover the mountains' year-round appeal.
RICS calls for ‘urgent action’ to decarbonise UK’s built environment
Commitment to green building practices has been 'lacking' over the last 12 months, warns influential trade body.
Homes in National Parks command a 25% price premium
Higher property values are the result of both increased desirability and restricted supply, says Nationwide.
‘Nature is not merely an accessory’: Exploring the growing impact of biophilic building design
'Embracing biophilic design emerges as our best opportunity for fostering sustainable, liveable spaces,' says Chris Dietz of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World as he celebrates nature's comeback…
RBKC seeks views on ‘revitalising’ Earl’s Court Road
A consultation on the future of the west London thoroughfare closes on Monday.
Major mortgage lenders back ‘greenprint’ for eco-minded property finance
Linking long-term loans to properties rather than people could promote more energy-efficient retrofits, argue lenders.
Acadata deal adds up for major surveying firm
E.surv acquires longstanding property research company as part of 'wider data strategy'.