Company Tag: Glentree
The Trial Reservation Experiment: Getting our houses in order
Glentree chief Trevor Abrahmsohn applauds the Housing Ministry's move to try-out Reservation Agreements in property deals, and puts a price on a "Gentleman's Word"
The new Tory administration has finally left the circus and wants to join the housing revolution
At last, concerns over the parlous state of the UK housing market appear to be reaching receptive ears, says Trevor Abrahmsohn
Prime Resi Industry Reactions: Boris Johnson declared as the UK’s new leader
The Conservative Party has elected the controversial Brexit-loving former Mayor of London, Boris, as its new leader; he will take over as Prime Minister from Theresa May on Wednesday
On the merits of switching the stamp duty burden
The Tory leadership hopeful's 'innovative' idea of sharing the SDLT burden between buyers and sellers could turn out to be a mixed blessing, says Trevor Abrahmsohn, but any genuine stimulus is more than…
Could the resi property market be on the cusp of an upward swing?
Despite a terrifying political and economic backdrop, many industry insiders believe the balance of power is about to shift from the purchaser to the seller for the first time in five years, writes veteran …
This ‘peerless’ Billionaires’ Row mansion is asking nearly £36m
Ultra-prime new-build measures nearly 25,000 sq ft and occupies one of the biggest and best plots on The Bishops Avenue
Signed & Sealed: Why the humble ‘For Sale’ board could be the answer for weary vendors
The incredible commercial potency of the simple 'For Sale' or 'To Let' board is underestimated by the consumer, and sadly, even by some estate agents, says Trevor Abrahmsohn; vendors and agents looking…
Talking Heads: Four thoughts on overvaluations
After an investigation into the scale of overvaluations in the UK property market concluded that thousands of vendors were being "misled" by some of the biggest estate agency chains, four industry experts…
Deals, Disputes & Dilemmas: On the complicated business of dual fees
Following the publication of new TPO guidance on dual fees, designed to curb the rising number of disputes, veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn steers us through the labyrinthine world of inter-agency dealings, …
Hammond needs to take action or risk the UK ending up in the economic ICU
Commentators aren't expecting much from the 2019 Spring Statement, but Glentree boss Trevor Abrahamsohn has some strong words for the Chancellor on the importance of maintaining the health of the residential…
Wealth management magazine names its top property advisors for 2019
Spear's picks its top ten London sales, London buying, and country property advisors.
A Moral Contract: Could reservation agreements fix the buying process?
The principle of a pre-contract commitment is sound, says Trevor Abrahmsohn, but as always, the devil will be in the detail...