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William Clutton of Iceni Projects delves into the government’s proposed overhaul of the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 Agreements, as outlined in the recently-published draft Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill.
There is a bizarre disjunction between the economic outlook and the gymnastics of the market, writes veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn – but property values will continue to rise until supply and demand levels reach equilibrium…
As the designers and teams unveil their creations at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, three-time Gold Medal winner Marcus Barnett gives us the inside track on exhibiting at most exciting event in the gardening calendar…
Rents and capital values of prime property continue to rise despite increasing interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. But how long might it continue, asks Lucian Cook of Savills, as he outlines three potential sources of disruption for the market…
Knight Frank’s research team assesses what the Bank of England’s slashed forecasts mean for the property market.
There is a lot of bad news out there right now and the property market will not be immune from interest rate rises and inflation, writes LonRes chairman William Carrington…
London living is certainly back in fashion, writes David Johnson, but the acute supply and demand imbalance is making for challenging buying conditions…
Auctions have seen a surge in popularity over the last few years, with an increasing number of prime properties going under the hammer. Forsters’ Lucy Barber explains what prospective bidders should be aware of, and the all-important due diligence required beforehand…
Following this afternoon’s big announcement, the NTS Estate & Letting Agency Team offers its view on the use of ‘POA’ in property listings and whether this contravenes consumer protection legislation…
Architects and property developers “have to be more creative in our approach to buildings old and new, residential or commercial, to ensure that what we design, is designed to last,” says SPPARC chief, Trevor Morriss.
As the cost of living rises at its fastest rate in 30 years and the Bank of England warns that inflation may hit 8 per cent, possibly higher, it’s unsurprising that interest rates are also edging upwards. SPF Private Office’s Mike Boles explains what it means for borrowers…
“Sustainability is simple”, says the CEO of top-end estate agency Fine & Country on Earth Day 2022, as he shares insights on how climate change is affecting property businesses, and offers practical advice for agents looking to do better.