Format: Views
Lucian Cook: Are we heading for a rude awakening?
Rents and capital values of prime property continue to rise despite increasing interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty
‘There doesn’t need to be a recession to dampen the mood in the UK housing market’ – Knight Frank
Knight Frank's research team assesses what the Bank of England's slashed forecasts mean for the property market.
William Carrington: On interest rates, inflation & the coming market slowdown
There is a lot of bad news out there right now and the property market will not be immune from interest rate rises and inflation, writes LonRes chairman William Carrington…
Returning demand for prime London property means competitive bidding and price rises
London living is certainly back in fashion, writes David Johnson, but the acute supply and demand imbalance is making for challenging buying conditions…
Lucy Barber: How to buy a property at auction
Auctions have seen a surge in popularity over the last few years, with an increasing number of prime properties going under the hammer
Price on Application & The Law: Explaining the new rule on material information in property listings
Following this afternoon’s big announcement, the NTS Estate & Letting Agency Team offers its view on the use of ‘POA’ in property listings and whether this contravenes consumer protection legislation… …
Designing for the Future: Buildings must stand the test of time in the race to reach carbon goals
Architects and property developers "have to be more creative in our approach to buildings old and new, residential or commercial, to ensure that what we design, is designed to last," says SPPARC chief, Trevor …
Mike Boles: Mortgage rates may be rising but borrowing remains attractive
As the cost of living rises at its fastest rate in 30 years and the Bank of England warns that inflation may hit 8 per cent, possibly higher, it’s unsurprising that interest rates are also edging upwards.
Earth Day: Six steps to help estate agents address climate change
"Sustainability is simple", says the CEO of top-end estate agency Fine & Country on Earth Day 2022, as he shares insights on how climate change is affecting property businesses, and offers practical advice …
Charlie Wells on the enduring appeal of the Cotswolds
Buying agent Charlie Wells explains why the Cotswolds has become one of the hottest property markets in the UK - and why this near-800 square mile swathe of golden stone and rolling hills is not all about …
What is driving the unprecedented demand for PCL real estate?
As clients compare bricks and mortar around the world, Central London looks better value than almost any other major city, says Ollie Marshall
Three key themes for prime buyers to consider in the current market
2022 has so far been defined by high demand and low supply - and the return to more balanced conditions doesn’t appear imminent, writes buying agent Plum Fenton