Format: News
The Chelsea Question: Crossrail 2 consultation delivers no consensus
The Chelsea portion of the proposed new Crossrail 2 line has been the biggest bone of contention in the latest Consultation report.
Record Q3 for UK auction houses (and a passageway goes for £260k)
The number of lots sold at auction across the UK during Q3 was the highest ever recorded by data firm EIG.
£11,400-a-minute: How commuting time affects house prices
An extra minute on a commute knocks £11,400 off the value of a property, according to (more) research from CBRE.
Cash In The Attic: Converting this unmod roof space in South Ken ‘could add another £1.55m’
Billed as a 'Grand Designs-style opportunity', an unusual instruction has just hit the market in South Kensington complete with one of the most sought-after features in London...a massive attic.
Behind the Stats: What’s really happening in the PCL market?
"The furore about a possible house price bubble over recent months ...
Mead: Political posturing now causing ‘huge losses’
Most of the industry's biggest hitters have come out swinging against Labour's latest Mansion Tax proposals. Here's two of the most compelling - and quotable - arguments...
Developer cancels launch party after receiving ‘too many RSVPs’
It sounds like a nice problem to have, but after receiving an 'overwhelming' number of RSVPs to the unveiling of a new scheme in Sydney, a developer has had to pull the plug on the swanky launch event and…
Land Registry HPI: RBKC falls behind as Hounslow steps up
Kensington and Chelsea was the worst-performing borough in London last month, according to the Land Registry's September House Price Index.
Prices in RBKC were down by -0.
The Cost of Prime: London tops prime new-build price league
London is the most expensive city in the world for prime resi, says CBRE, with average prime new build prices now standing at £2,000 per square foot.
New ‘bible of the HNW industry’ lists 32 top property advisors
Savills' Jonathan Hewlett walked away with the "Property Advisor of the Year" gong at last night's Spear's Wealth Management Awards, while Zoopla's Alex Chesterman and Simon Kain were named "Entrepreneurs…
‘Insatiable’ demand for three-bed rentals – Strutt & Parker
Tenants are displaying an 'insatiable' demand for three-bedroomed apartments in central London at the moment, says Strutt & Parker.
Conveyancing mega-portal unveils brand and gears up for Spring launch
The conveyancing world could be in for a major online shake up when the Law Society's new venture goes live in the Spring.