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The falling star of leasehold reform: In search of the phenomenon
The government’s recent promise to make “the biggest reforms to property law in 40 years” sounded fabulous to many leaseholders and the public - but no one knows how on earth they are going to…
Property exchanges were up 57% in January – will the stamp duty holiday be extended?
As MPs prepare to debate a petition to extend the stamp duty holiday by six months, it’s worth keeping an eye on two pieces of data that will play a crucial role in the eventual decision, says Tom Bill...
Cautious optimism is the name of the game in PCL
There most certainly is a market in Prime Central London, and a potentially strong one at that, says Simon Rose - but buyers need to maintain a level of caution, and sellers a level of realism...
What’s next for the Prime Central London rental market?
As new data suggests a shift may be underway, former hedge fund manager Fraser Slater takes a detailed look at what’s happening in the PCL rental market right now - and explains why things are unlikely…
Zoning Out: How buyers are re-drawing the commuter belt
As the return of a "normal" commuting life seems less and less likely, househunters are ripping up their previous geographical property requirements, writes buying agent Charlie Rearden...
A hole of your own: The lowdown on building basements in the post-iceberg age
Figures out earlier this month suggest the days of the mega-basement are behind us in Prime Central London, but what should those still intent on attempting a subterranean project know?
Canary Wharf is having a moment – here’s why…
The 'escape to the country' trend is not the only way Covid-19 is changing tenant behaviour, writes Tom Bill...
How the property market rebounded from one of its biggest challenges in history
West London agent Paul Cosgrove looks back on an extraordinary period for the capital’s property market, and explains why recent demand shifts are much more than a passing trend...
How Brexit is affecting removals: ‘We might advise customers to put their move [to Europe] on hold to allow for the dust to settle’
The removals business is flying as the UK's property market continues to romp along, says Anthony Ward Thomas. But Brexit has complicated matters for many international relocations.
Forget macro-economics – the key driver in the property market is much simpler…
Rather than politics, currency fluctuations or legislation changes, the market’s sustained performance is actually being underpinned by an innate desire for progress in our lives, writes Giles Barrett...
Rokstone boss: To shut the housing market jeopardises jobs, personal finances and the economy all in one go
The government may be "absolutely determined" to keep the housing market open, but pressure is mounting from various quarters - including the science one - to pull the shutters down again as Covid continues…
Super-prime design studio predicts six interiors trends for 2021
Oliver Burns co-founder Sharon Lillywhite runs us through some key interiors themes for the year ahead, including wellbeing, calming colours, connecting with nature - and touch-free tech...