Format: Feature
INTERVIEW: Mark Collins on how CBRE became a resi force to be reckoned with
The man behind CBRE's meteoric rise into the resi big league, Chairman of Residential Mark Collins discusses his ambitions for the business, the most undervalued parts of PCL, and the boutique developers to w…
Learning from Rolls Royce: The growing demand for bespoke design
When it comes to designing homes for the most discerning clients in the world, going above and beyond the norm comes as standard, says Joe Burns..
Fallout Proceedings: The unique position of the family home in divorce cases
The home holds unique status amongst a family’s assets in the eyes of the English courts, and tends to be given special treatment in the event of a divorce. F
2014 in Review: Notable residential deals and instructions
From rumours to record-breakers, 2014 had it all. Here's our digest of the trophy homes, transactions, tip-offs and thumbs up that made the news this year.
2014 in Review: Prime resi’s biggest business & people moves of the year
A survey of 2014's key business moves, company acquisitions, launches, partnerships and appointments in the high-value homes industry.
Comet What May: Why anything could happen to the property market in 2015
After a year full of twists and changes at the top-end of the property market, Chair of the Surrey NAEA and Virginia Water estate agent James Wyatt thinks we might as well look to the stars for a steer on …
‘Use the current economic sunshine’ before the next global slump in 2018 – Grosvenor
The UK is on track to be hit by another downturn in real estate markets in 2018, just after the US, claims Grosvenor's Group Research Director Graham Parry
A potted history of the mansion tax in quotes (2009-2015)
The idea of a Mansion Tax has been knocking around Westminster with intent for over five years now, since Vince Cable brewed up a scheme in 2009 to make taxation more fair...
Top Marques: On the value of branding in residential property development
In the world of luxury property, says Joe Burns, a brand needs to resonate with its high net worth audience and answer the question, 'why would I want to live here rather than somewhere else?' The success…
Crunch Time: Inside the skills shortage threatening PCL’s future growth
Nowhere is the construction skills shortage being felt more keenly than in London's prime resi sector. Build costs are rising, projects are stalling and in some cases, not even starting.
In Depth: On residential property price statistics across the globe
The Bank for International Settlements - the bank of the world's central banks - aims to keep global finances on as even a keel as possible.
7 Solutions to the Housing Supply Conundrum: Unpicked
Delivery of more housing - ideally something close to a quarter of a million new homes a year - is topping out many agendas as May's electioneering gathers pace.