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‘UK property is the darling of GCC investor portfolios’
The majority of high net worth investors from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE say their confidence in the UK property market has increased over the last 12 months, reports Al Rayan Bank.
‘Extraordinarily beautiful’ Oxfordshire farmhouse with literary ties seeks £6mn
This former home of Jerome K Jerome is 'a unique opportunity to own a piece of literary history with all the character and charm of a Georgian farmhouse,' say agents.
Bridging loan activity bounces back
Short-term property lending has increased, while the traditional mortgage market has slumped in the face of rising interest rates.
Harding Green rolls out specialist short-let service
New recruit Nina Wallrock will be spearheading the offering, working with clients including large-scale corporates and relocation firms.
Super-prime double-deal sealed in Regent’s Park
Near-£30mn purchase provides more evidence that overseas UHNWIs are returning to London's most exclusive addresses.
Continued global luxury house price growth ‘shouldn’t be overstated’
Two-thirds of cities tracked by Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index have seen property values increase through the last year.
‘Serious concerns’ around outlook for construction & property sectors as more firms face failure
Construction & real estate sectors account for nearly a third of the UK businesses now in 'critical financial distress', following a big jump in recent months.
In Pictures: Inside an expertly revamped Mayfair Village townhouse, asking £12.9mn
Arts and Crafts-style freehold on Alford Street recently emerged from a two-year refurb involving Sunley Developments and design firm Charlton Brown.
Another Savills heavyweight joins Cuthill’s Blue Book Agency
George Nares is now a co-founder of the top-end property agency, which launched earlier this year, alongside Lindsay Cuthill and Sebastian Hipwood.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 43, 2023
Negative numbers abound in our latest weekly sit rep for the prime London property market.
Trio of senior hires for high-end country agency
Ex-Savills and Knight Frank agents bolster Andrew Russell & Ben Bentley's three-year-old firm, The Country House Department.
Transaction numbers fell again in September – HMRC data
'Transaction levels continue to be subdued as buyers remain cautious,' comments Savills.