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Up, down or sideways? Abrahmsohn on where the resi market is headed
Amidst the cacophony of market commentary, we mustn’t get confused between asking prices and real underlying values, warns veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Property industry reactions: Six weeks until the General Election
Leading property brokers, developers & market-watchers have broadly welcomed news of an imminent General Election.
Camilla Dell: Why both buyers & sellers should be wary of agents pushing social media
Champagne-fuelled launch parties and Instagram likes are unlikely to deliver real results in PCL's increasingly crowded marketplace, says buying agency boss...
‘The very exclusive became not very exclusive at all’: How off-market lost its meaning
Off-market nowadays, by and large, just means a phase of market research and testing as part of a planned marketing strategy, says Giles Barrett.
Tom Bill: Companies reassess UK relocation plans due to economic squeeze
Economic headwinds, rising rents and tech layoffs mean corporate relocations to London are down on last year.
AI in Architecture: Understanding the impact & capabilities
In the first of a new series, Andrew Paulson explains how tech's new frontier could transform the traditional processes of architectural design, planning & construction.
Tanya Hasking: Debunking misconceptions around short lets
John D Wood & Co.'s lettings chief busts some myths and talks up the benefits of short-term rental agreements for both landlords and tenants...
We see significant opportunities ahead: Haringtons on prime London & country markets in 2024
One of the UK's longest-standing acquisition firms reports on how buyers are responding to the current economic uncertainty, and a looming general election.
Charlie Ellingworth: On climate change & the coastal property market
Property Vision's co-founder reports on the big themes at play in Britain's seaside hotspots, including the effects of climate change on perceptions of the market & the arrival of a new cohort of buyers...
Tom Bill: Country market warms up as temperatures rise
There are signs of a seasonal pick-up in activity but higher mortgage rates are keeping demand in check, reports Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Tenants push back on rent increases as supply builds in prime London
Knight Frank's Tom Bill explores the latest movements in the prime London lettings arena, flagging increased rental supply and 'early signs that more landlords are considering a sale' ahead of the General…
Prime London sees ‘lacklustre’ spring property market bounce
'The outlook isn’t exactly gloomy, but neither does the warmer weather signal lift-off for the market,' says Knight Frank's Tom Bill.