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Meriam Makiya: Key residential trends to watch in 2024
Buyers are becoming more discerning, and placing greater emphasis on community and amenities, writes BPSDC's resi boss.
Jo Eccles: Reflections on a challenging year
Eccord's MD summarises the key themes at play in PCL over last 12 months, and some trends to keep an eye on in the lead-up to the holidays.
Tom Bill: A late autumn boost for the prime London sales market
The signs increasingly point to a bounce next spring, says Knight Frank's resi research boss - provided a general election is not called in the first half of 2024...
Postcard from Marbella: Open houses, gated communities & a remarkable transformation
'The Marbella market no longer just follows trends;
From strategic hires to the rise of self-employed agents: Andrew Deverell-Smith on the real estate recruitment trends to watch
Is it time to hunker down or level up? Recruitment guru explains how top property firms are taking different approaches to challenging market conditions.
Estate agents urged to ‘take proactive measures’ to protect against cyber incidents
Cyber attacks and claims are on the rise, and estate agents need to be prepared, warns Paul Offley of The Guild of Property Professionals.
Reflecting on the Autumn Statement & latest OBR forecasts
The government’s ability to boost housing delivery is limited as higher mortgage rates curb demand, says Tom Bill.
The off-market arena isn’t about working in the shadows…
...it's about the art of the deal, writes Anderson Rose's Jon Byers...
House of the Rising Sun: Why Prime Central London property is out of sync with global market cycles
Various factors have led to an unusual disparity between PCL values and those of major financial hubs around the world, writes Ollie Marshall; it's no surprise that overseas buyers are making their move...
Location, Location, Wellbeing: Giles Barrett on the new priorities for buyers
The pandemic completely redefined how we live, and location is no longer the be-all and end-all for today's househunters.
Analysis: Could this be the fabled bottom of the market?
Possibly, but the latest positive house price data could also be the symptom of a weak market, explains Tom Bill - and it wouldn’t be sensible to jump to a firm conclusion this side of Christmas.
How to maintain privacy & confidentiality when buying, selling or improving a prime residence
What are the options for HNWIs who want to maintain a low profile in the digital age?