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Postcard from LA: Gordon MacGeachy on the mansion tax, pyjama lounges & off-market records
In the latest in a series of international dispatches for PrimeResi, Hilton & Hyland's Estates Director - a member of Luxury Portfolio International - shares insights into the Californian luxury property…
The 30-Year Perspective: Hugh Obbard on three decades of property market ups & downs
While the world has changed beyond recognition in many ways since 1994, it remains surprisingly similar in others, writes Hugh Obbard.
Tom Bill: The prime London property market remains in a holding pattern
Property prices in London have been far less volatile than the rest of the country during this latest period of economic turbulence, says Knight Frank's research chief.
Moreas Madani: Five reasons why UHNWIs are opting for luxury new-builds
'There has been a clear shift in demand for purpose built prime homes that offer a lifestyle that can match or exceed that on offer at an exclusive 5-star hotel'
Stuart Baillie: Five ways to solve the housing crisis
Housing delivery will be a key battleground issue in the run-up to the next election – and herein lies the problem, says Knight Frank's head of planning...
How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the UK property industry
'Estate agents that embrace AI can gain a significant competitive advantage by streamlining operations, making data-driven decisions, and delivering personalised customer experiences,' says proptech and…
Jo Eccles: The autumn market is gathering momentum
Buyer confidence has been boosted by a number of factors over the last few weeks, and enquiries levels are back up to last year's levels, reports Eccord's MD.
Ollie Marshall: Peaks, plateaus & safety nets
Buying agent Ollie Marshall surveys the economic landscape as hopes rise that we may have finally reached the end of this tightening cycle.
Currency Matters: Interest rates are old news – what now?
PCL has once again gone ‘on sale’ due to a near-term tumble for GBP, reports David Huggett.
EPCs: an Extremely Problematic Conundrum
Buying agent Marcus Gondolo-Gordon agrees with the Climate Change Committee, that EPCs 'create market uncertainty and are in urgent need of reform' - and he has some practical suggestions for how things…
Abrahmsohn: On dealing with gazumping & gazundering
Gazumping & gazundering are the uninvited guests of a bull & bear market, but there are ways to mitigate the risks of them trashing the house; one of the most experienced agents in the business explains…
A year since Truss: Understanding the impact on the property market
Ahead of the anniversary of the infamous ‘mini-budget’, Strutt & Parker's Kate Eales looks back on a tough 12 months for the UK housing market - and explains what we've learned along the way...