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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?
Marketing ESG: Do homeowners value & seek sustainability?
With the roll-back on net zero policies billed as a cost saving exercise, Flora Harley examines whether UK homeowners value sustainability and how property marketing can play a role.
Postcard from Greece: Property market players ‘have moved away from a cautious approach’
In the latest PrimeResi dispatch from Luxury Portfolio International, Jeronymo Kontonis notes a growing sense of optimism in top-end Greek property markets, and highlights some major developments and key…
Currency Matters: Chart analysis suggests we could see a property market bounce as early as February
Applying the kind of long-term analysis used in the financial world indicates the UK housing market is approaching a pivotal moment, explains David Huggett...
‘A mess in search of a solution’: What can be done to fix our dysfunctional rental market?
It must be obvious that the current situation is bad for everyone, writes Property Vision's Charlie Ellingworth.