Format: Views
‘Fragile stability’ in the Cotswolds ahead of the Autumn Statement
Cotswold specialist estate agency Butler Sherborn reports 'a general sense of some return of confidence' in the property market - but there is 'a level of concern' over what may happen at the end of October.
Postcard from Cyprus: Resilience & promise in the face of an unprecedented supply crunch
Isabella Michael of Leptos Estates & Chestertons Global surveys the Cypriot real estate market, highlighting strong international demand, evolving buyer preferences, and some significant new luxury developments.
Reasons to be cheerful: A buying agent on why property buyers shouldn’t be anxious
James Greenwood of Stacks Property Search provides seven causes for optimism as we head into the Autumn selling season...
Paris, Milan or London? Navigating the future of London’s prime property market
Thomas Moran & Ruth Morris examine whether the UK capital's appeal as a high-end hotspot is really under threat from other European hubs.
Tom Bill: UK housing & economic data defy gloomy government warnings
The latest figures show annual house price growth and transaction volumes are rising, which don’t indicate the economy is ailing, notes Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Knight Frank research chief: The mood music has changed but our forecasts remain on track
Tom Bill explains how the property market landscape has altered over the last 90 days, and why the next three months will provide some more clarity about the longer-term prospects.
32 Years of PROPS: Insights from a pioneering property industry charity event
Co-founder of one of the biggest fixtures in the industry calendar, Neil Sinclair explains how a novel idea for a property awards event became an institution that's made a difference to countless lives.
Reinventing Tradition: A new era of succession planning
Hayden Bailey explains how prime residential estates are radically evolving amid the great boomer wealth transfer.
Charlie Ellingworth: Surveying the property market’s prospects under a Labour government
Given the pro-growth ambitions of the new government, it’s surprising that they haven’t been more ambitious in the sphere of property taxes, writes Property Vision's co-founder.
Postcard from the Bahamas: Foreign buyers are driving a real estate boom
Michelle Martinborough of Bahamas Realty highlights some of the trends and new developments that 'exemplify the upscale offerings gaining traction' on the Caribbean islands.
Death, taxes & PCL property: ‘I can afford to live here, but can I afford to die here?’
Many will strongly object to the UK's current tax plans, yet needs must, writes Jamie Hope
‘Shaken not stirred’: Ollie Marshall on why London remains one of the best haven bets out there
PCL house prices have not been tearing up the record books of late, but they are now at far less risk of a sharp recalibration and deleveraging than other markets, explains top buying agent.