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Competition & Markets Authority launches housebuilding probe
'The quality and cost of housing is one of the biggest issues facing the country,' says CMA boss.
‘Truly unique piece of history’ for sale in Surrey
Tuesley Manor was once owned by Ranulf Flambard, the first person to be imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Three years on: How the pandemic ‘reshaped’ the UK’s property market
House prices have soared by an average of over 20% since the onset of Covid-19, reports Halifax, with huge variations driven by a 'fundamental shift in buyer demand'.
Prime London market’s strong start to the year ‘shows little sign of faltering’
Demand is holding up and price declines appear to be bottoming out, reports Knight Frank.
Why the UK’s housing slump may be ‘less painful’ for the wider economy than last time
Capital Economics expects house prices to fall by 10-15% - but the impact on the wider economy may not be as severe as in previous property market downturns...
‘Greater realism’ hits property sellers, as more under-asking offers accepted
A 'soft reset in house prices continues,' says Zoopla, as sales supply improves and vendors cut price expectations.
Belgravia regen scheme gets the thumbs-up from locals
A whopping 91% of residents voted yes to the regen of Ebury Bridge, as council moves to 'give local communities more say on the future of their area'.
Dubai’s residential property market picks up pace, with rents rising faster than ever
CBRE data tells of significant growth in residential transactions as well as sales and rental prices in the Emirate through the last 12 months.
Well-known London estate agency appoints administrators
Douglas & Gordon has reportedly called in administrators, a year after the property sales operation was offloaded by Foxtons.
Knight Frank luxury development stalwart joins Banda
Edo Mapelli Mozzi announces a 'huge coup', recruiting Knight Frank's Tom Dailey to his team at Banda.
Foreign buyer numbers fall in PCL
Overseas buyers accounted for 39% of purchases in Prime Central London last year, down from 55% in 2018.
The UK’s total housing value hit a record high in 2022 – but that’s likely to be ‘a high watermark for a few years’
Significant house prices gains over the last few years have favoured more owner-occupiers than landlords, suggests Savills.