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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
Is your agency open to large fines under GDPR?
Many firms are still not adhering to the rules around data protection, which could result in costly penalties in the event of a complaint, writes cyber security specialist Colin Tankard
Sellers hesitate as ‘a whiff of uncertainty’ curbs the Spring property market
The number of sellers listing their property is only growing gradually as the traditional selling season arrives, says Knight Frank's research head.
Valuation Viewpoint: A taxing time
April 2022 is time for ATED rebasing; how long can the PCL market’s strong run continue, asks James Wyatt…
Back in Town: ‘Buyers are saying that they found rural life lonely and quiet’
"London’s suburbs are now red hot," says buying agent Sara Ransom, as house-hunters look to return to city life.
Leaving properties in portals – sharp practice or an offence?
Advertising a property as being available but then telling callers that they cannot view it because it is SSTC is a classic example of bait and switch, says David Smith
Is Saudi Arabia’s Neom the urban blueprint for a sustainable future?
Chris Dietz takes a closer look at the kingdom’s extraordinary plans to create a new £500bn ‘smart city’ 33 times the size of New York, and powered entirely by clean energy…
A solicitor’s guide to deal-making in a competitive market
Spring has sprung – and so has demand, says Laura Conduit, offering up some top tips for staying ahead of the competition…
Overseas Entities: The real estate effect
The effects of the Economic Crime Act will be felt far and wide across the UK real estate industry, writes Nathan Rees.