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Experts line up for property risk symposium
A heavyweight panel of international experts will be examining the latest insurance risk issues involved in flooding, fires and construction when they speak at a high-level symposium at the London Stock…
Global house prices post record 8.4% growth
House prices around the world rose by 8.4% in 2013 (1.2% in Q4), according to Knight Frank;
Five new branches for Foxtons by May
Following a pretty strong first Full Year results as a PLC (read all about it here), Foxtons has furnished us with more detail on its plans to open five new branches within the next few months.
Square deal for London Square in Teddington
Resi developer London Square has completed on a 0.9-acre site in the middle of Teddington, which it plans to turn into a £30m classic London square.
New resi investment partner for Cluttons
Cluttons has recruited one of Knight Frank's residential investment key players to its Agency and Capital Markets division.
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Overseas spending boom forecast for Swiss HNWIs
Switzerland, following a referendum that came out in support of more independence from Europe, is on the cusp of a foreign asset spending bonanza, according to the latest from WealthInsight.
2013 “marked the turning point” for Crossrail property hubs
Ever since the project was given the green light over a decade ago, there's been no shortage of speculation surrounding the "Crossrail Effect" on the capital's house prices.
“Mayfair’s most expensive flat” hits the market at over £5k psf
A few weeks ago, Mayfair agent Peter Wetherell predicted we'd be seeing £10k per square foot prices on his patch within ten years. A few people scoffed.
MIPIM UK rocks Cannes with afternoon tea
Yes there's been a red double-decker trundling up and down the Croisette since Tuesday, but nothing says UK property like a nice cup of tea.
Thai Times: CBRE Thailand recruits London property expert
CBRE Thailand has appointed an International Residential Investment Manager to cope with the growing number of Thai buyers looking at buying and investing in London property, says PropertyGuru's Andrew…
Just 6% of landlords own more than one rental property – Countrywide
Just 6% of landlords own more than one rental property, and over half live withing 10 miles of their tenants, according to Countrywide Residential Lettings.
Property price discounts hit four-year low
Just 27% of properties - and 15% in London - listed on Zoopla have had their asking price reduced, which the portal says is the lowest level of price cuts in four years.