Covid-19: Assessing the impact on the UK’s resi development sector
New analysis shows how the coronavirus outbreak will impact activity and supply over the coming months - and have potentially serious longer-term implications for those building the UK's new homes
Taking Stock: The impact of Covid-19 on the prime London sales market
The first hard data from before, during and after the lockdown period reveals how stock, price & activity levels have been affected across the prime postcodes
£82bn-worth of resi property deals are in ‘suspended animation’
Zoopla estimates that 50% fewer homes will be sold in 2020 than in 2019... The current rate of deals is about 10% of the usual March tally - a market more akin to late December than Springtime.
‘Covid-19 has increased the desire to move home, with more space the key driver’ for prime buyers
The latest Savills buyer survey reveals "a greater urgency in the desire to move home", allowing the top-end estate agency to predict that the current surge in buying activity will continue beyond the…
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Savills recruits Knight Frank’s Gigi to head Hampstead sales
Agency confirms 'major' resi appointment in north London.
Alex Michelin: Why London’s super-prime buyers are no longer driven by location
The significance of postcodes is fading, explains the influential luxury property developer, while demand for unique, individualised homes is rising.
Developer to revive ‘architectural masterpiece’ in SW London
Aldar-owned London Square continues acquisition drive with purchase of Grade II* listed former Surrey County Council HQ.
Former Goldman Sachs exec launches North London buying agency
Sandra Luehrmann’s Properly Home has already secured a number of multi-million pound houses for clients.
Indian tycoon buys £8.5mn project on Grosvenor Square
'Shell and core' unit came with an illustrious past as the former residence of Countess Raine Spencer.
Luxury Centre Point scheme ‘over 90% sold’ following flurry of deals
Almacantar on home straight at landmark West End project as buyers splash out £45mn on new apartments.
London Square development pipeline hits £2.7bn, up by 80% since acquisition by Aldar
Developer reveals massive growth & ambitions to 'deliver on its full potential' under new owner.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi's regular stock check, powered by LonRes
‘Britain is being turned into the departure lounge’ warns non-dom lobby group
'The government is listening,' say lobbyists calling for a rethink on the abolition of non-dom status.
GB Bank continues growth ambitions with four senior appointments
New exec team 'will be pivotal as we continue to grow and solidify our position as the Bank of choice for specialist property finance,' says recently-appointed CEO Mike Says.
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Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 41, 2024
The cumulative total number of residential sales agreed across prime London so far this year has tracked last year's tally remarkably closely.