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‘The end of the cycle’: House price inflation to slow, predicts Hamptons
"We’re more likely to see a continuation of modest price growth, such as we’ve witnessed during the last five years, rather than a boom followed by a bust," says Hamptons, as it forecasts the start…
PCL flats are back in demand, reports Mayfair agency
Black Brick has signed up eight new clients in the last fortnight - all but one of whom are looking for apartments in London’s top postcodes: ‘It was tumbleweed for 18 months but now it is a frenzy’…
£7.5m price tag for Cotswolds estate with royal neighbours
The Elmestree House Estate, which borders Highgrove, has become available for the first time since 1949.
Architects’ workloads rise again, but ‘confidence is softening across the board’
Shortages of construction materials continue to disrupt project delivery, as does a growing lack of on-site fitters and skilled tradespeople.
Boutique developer chalks up new price record on Eaton Square
One Point Six achieves another top price for a renovation project, despite MD Yadav Jani’s pre-launch nerves…
Labour promises first-dibs for first-time buyers, more affordable rents & limits on overseas buyers
“Labour is the party of homeownership," declares Shadow Housing Secretary Lucy Powell, aping the traditional Tory mantra.
Scottish landmark & PCL apartments to star in Savills sale
Agency releases ‘incredibly strong’ October catalogue, reporting sustained demand for development & end-user opps.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
Each week, LonRes & PrimeResi highlight a selection of properties currently available to buy and rent, from Prime Central London uber-pads to country retreats.
Fewer vendors budging on price, reports London agency
With demand levels running high, sellers ‘don’t feel the need’ to offer a discount right now, according to Chestertons.
Tech firm launches ‘ultra-secure’ compliance platform for estate agents
Backed by Mishcon de Reya and Alex Chesterman, Thirdfort's latest proptech product promises "bullet-proof AML for estate agents".
Wine is the pick of the year’s luxury investments
Knight Frank's latest Luxury Investment Index tells us that fine wines have out-performed all other passion asset classes over the last year.
Caudwell picks Mace to deliver super-prime Mayfair scheme
Global construction giant promises to ‘reset the benchmark of quality’ at Audley Square.