Miscellanea
‘Froth comes off’ luxury asset prices
Knight Frank's index of 'investments of passion' fell for only the second time last year, despite some record-breaking sales.
Global UHNWI population bounces back, climbing 4.2% in the last year
Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2024 highlights a recent 'wealth revival' alongside a massive ongoing generational shift in fortunes
Britain’s HNWIs lean towards voting Labour
27% of wealthy voters are planning to back Kier Starmer's party at the next General Election, according to a survey of HNWIs, compared to just 16% for the Conservatives and 15% for the Liberal Democrats
Housing delivery in danger of falling below 200k pa for the first time since 2015
Annual completions dropped by 9% across England in 2023 while consents sank to the lowest level in a decade.
West End landmark to become ‘iconic’ hotel
The BT Tower has been sold off in a £275mn deal.
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife – here’s how it works
Academics from Oxford University explore the purpose and practicalities of the government's latest environmental policy - which will have a major impact on property developments.
Estate agency creates a buzz with Chelsea bug house
John D Wood & Co. has branded an insect hotel in a prime location.
The Diary: What’s on this month
Events and happenings around the prime resi community.
Real estate firm aims to raise £600k for dementia charity
CBRE has announced a new two-year partnership with Alzheimer’s Society.
Non-farmers dominated farm & estate sales in 2023
Around 75,500 acres of agricultural land was marketed for sale in 2023, reports Strutt & Parker, with investors and lifestyle buyers playing a much more active role in the market than in previous years
Domus Nova recruits Stuart Bennett to helm new Private Clients department
Design-led agency's new offering will help HNWIs with their 'unique' property needs & deal in homes 'of the highest architectural calibre'
Mapped: Foreign entities holding English & Welsh real estate
Think tank releases interactive tool using latest government data but warns against jumping to conclusions: 'There is nothing inherently suspicious about a foreign entity holding UK real estate'