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The Doer-Upper gets let down in prime London’s rental market
Some sub-par rental agents in prime London are doing themselves out of business, says a disgruntled and frustrated Alan Page after one too many bad experiences...
We are between homes in London.
Relativity and Leasehold Enfranchisement: The new Savills graph and how it works
In the wake of the Upper Tribunal's landmark decision on relativity and leasehold enfranchisement - which could have a significant effect on values of short leases - Savills has launched its official…
Thought PCL ultra-prime was in the doldrums? Not according to these firms…
Amid the gloom and tumbling transaction levels, we hear some of London's top boutique consultancies are still doing a roaring trade, with £50m+ deals going through, "all-time high" buyer enquiry levels…
Why wouldn’t you buy now?
The fact that more people aren’t testing the market with offers at the moment is astounding, says Ed Mead...
Curve Appeal: The scandal of relativity and leasehold valuation
It's been called the property industry's LIBOR scandal, and could be skewing the property market to the tune of billions of pounds each year.
Market Forces: An ‘S’ joins the three ‘D’s
It used to be the case that divorce was one of the three main drivers of the property market, says Linda Jeffcoat, but a significant number of properties are coming onto the market as a result of separations…
What Makes a House a Luxury Home? Six sculptors and designers you should know
Simon Parker-Smith introduces us to some of the most accomplished and sought after names currently working in the UK's luxury resi sector...
There is no true definition of what makes a house a home;
Getting Over The Line: What happens when a buyer refuses to pay up?
You’ve secured the buyer and matters have proceeded to solicitors. Contracts are exchanged and you breathe a sigh of relief believing that the sale is now confirmed.
Seven spring homebuyer trends
From ugly houses to sustainable ones, here's some of the more interesting buyer trends noted by the Stacks team so far this season...
Eco-happy
Lions, Alphabets & Affluence: Exploring Fulham’s property market appeal
Fulham has cemented its reputation as one of the most sought-after locations in London, says Savills' Sophie Chick, with significantly lower prices than neighbouring Chelsea, an established high-value…
Required Reading: Understanding rights of pre-emption
Recent reforms have made resi and mixed-used development projects increasingly fashionable, but rights of pre-emption remain a minefield for the unwary investor, writes Sarah Finch...
The importance of good guidance in today’s market
As buyers cast their nets more widely and investigate unfamiliar areas, they will need advisors with extensive knowledge of emerging locations, says Camilla Dell...