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GME’s Dean Clifford: Why developers need to create places & spaces for residents to interact & connect
As new research shines a light on the impact of the built environment on psychological wellbeing, the co-founder of Great Marlborough Estates looks at the implications and opportunities for those bringing…
The king is dead, long live the king: LonRes’ Anthony Payne on the half-comm market
Throughout the many ups and downs of recent decades, the inter-agent market has prevailed - and those who have embraced it have tended to do rather well, says the LonRes MD.
Tom Bill: Lettings supply rises in prime London amid sales market uncertainty
'The story of low supply in the prime London lettings market appears to be coming to an end,' says Knight Frank's research head.
Tom Bill: Prime London market resilient despite rising mortgage costs
'The economic mood has darkened but the market is far from grinding to a halt,' says Knight Frank's research chief, Tom Bill - although 'the air continued to slowly come out of the prime London property…
Required Reading: How to avoid a legal nightmare when selling an historic estate
When a large, historic estate is being sold out of the family, it's not just an emotional process, it's also a legally tricky one too.
Family Fortunes: Have we reached peak property inheritance?
With recent data revealing that over 50s now hold nearly 80% of all of the UK’s privately held housing wealth, Gemma Mallett runs through the oft-misunderstood rules surrounding gifts of properties.
Living & Breathing Spaces: On the principles & practicalities of biophilic design
Laira Piccinato explains how to connect clients with nature.
Why successful property transactions require difficult conversations
In this kind of market, decisions on price adjustments need to be executed swiftly by clients - which is easier said than done, explains Nic Pejacsevich.
Abrahmsohn: Why clobbering private landlords is folly
Beware, warns veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn, the Four Horseman of the Property Apocalypse are saddling up and ready to go...
Currency Matters: Pound nears 14-month highs against USD as rate hike looms
David Huggett runs through the latest movements and looks at the likely impact of another tumultuous week on the money markets...
Tom Bill: Nerves & mortgage rates rise ahead of inflation data & Bank decision
Rates are increasing as financial markets price in a period of more stubborn inflation, says Knight Frank's head of resi research.
Required Reading: Buying properties on Central London estates
Mishcon de Reya's Fiona Callaghan walks us through some key legal considerations and things to look out for when buying a home on one of Central London's Great Estates.