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Nearly three-quarters of UK resi developments have been paused
“The residential sector has been more impacted than anywhere else," says Barbour ABI. “It’s clear now that this is going to have a big impact on the number of homes built in 2020"
How much would it cost to furnish the UK’s most iconic homes?
Lockdown Week Four: Someone has attempted to work out the budgets required to redecorate Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, No.10 Downing Street, and other iconic residences.
Reader Survey: How is Covid-19 affecting the property market and your business?
As the Coronavirus lockdown continues in the UK, PrimeResi wants to hear from industry insiders about how restrictions are affecting the property market and businesses.
Just one in five deals fall through as ‘Covid clauses’ keep sales pipelines flowing
“You’d be surprised by how much activity there still is", says Knight Frank's prime London team...
Agency boss calls for furlough pay scheme extension, or ‘tough decisions’ will be made at the end of May
Many estate agents are "at risk of losing their livelihoods if the government does not extend the job retention scheme past the end of May", warns Jon Cooke of epropservices.
Duke of Westminster donates £12.5m to aid Covid-19 response
Hugh Grosvenor has pledged a huge sum to aid the UK's Coronavirus response.
Tall Order: Mayfair townhouse with five-star room service asks £5m
'Unashamedly tall' freehold on Brick Street has been rented by some famous faces over the years...
Winkworth bucks the trend to make dividend payments
Estate agency's Q1 shareholder payout will be lower than last year, "reflecting the element of caution required as a result of the Covid-19 crisis".
Russian investors put their faith in Moscow real estate
Sales soar in the city's apartment market as oil-related woes send the rouble crashing to a four-year low
Government housing agency acquires 19 resi development sites worth £180m
Homes England "is very much open for business and investing in a long-term pipeline of development opportunities to support market recovery," says interim chief Simon Dudley.
Zoopla owner backs Airbnb, as holiday platform amps up long-term rental offering
Short-term rental platform secures $1bn investment; reveals a plan to "focus on long-term stays".
Prime London markets set for 25% fewer new tenancies this year, but rental values are unlikely to change
New and newly-refurbished rental properties are faring better in the lockdown lettings market, says Knight Frank.