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‘Being green will overtake being swanky’: PCL buying agency pinpoints four key themes for 2021 & beyond
Black Brick selects four key real estate trends to watch in the nearish future, including the increasing importance of “green” creds, the ongoing search for space, and the rise of the “15-minute…
‘London is better positioned than its main competitors to come out of Covid well’: Northacre’s chief on the resilience of London’s luxury property market
"London is better positioned than its main competitors to come out of Covid well," argues Northacre's CEO, Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro, as he suggests that "lockdown highlighted the greatest pleasure…
The case for extending and tapering the stamp duty holiday
With property taxes back in focus after last week’s government spending review, Tom Bill take a closer look at what that may mean for stamp duty and capital gains tax...
The Secret Agent: What do many of London’s most successful agents have in common?
There’s a reason why the class of Foxtons from the nineties and noughties are now in charge of some of the biggest agencies in the capital, says our insider - it was all in the training...
How prime London’s property market is staging its latest comeback
Lucian Cook examines the historical and global factors that have defined the Prime Central London property market, the current conditions that are transforming the landscape, and what a post-Coronavirus…
Ten steps to a standout real estate CV
There have been easier times to search for a new role in the property world, but you can still stand out from the crowd with the help of a pitch-perfect CV.
Seller Beware: The capital gains tax conundrum facing investors and second home owners
As rumours continue to swirl, many buy-to-let investors and second home owners are faced with the uncomfortable dilemma of trying to second guess how the Government would introduce any changes to CGT,…
Housing Minister Pincher explains the Government’s housing strategy – full speech
Minister of State for Housing, Christopher Pincher MP, delivered a speech at yesterday's Savills Annual Housing Seminar, in which he talked through the Government's strategy for housing, covering Covid-19…
The impact of Covid on India’s real estate sector
As millions around the world celebrate the Diwali festival of lights, one of the most important dates in the Hindu calendar, Vikas Wadhawan reports on how the Indian real estate industry is getting back…
Housing Secretary Jenrick’s Resi Convention speech, in full
Robert Jenrick took to the virtual stage this week to deliver the keynote speech at this year's fully-online Resi Convention.
On home, luxuries and necessities
It used to be a given that the closer you are to central London, the higher the per square foot value you’re paying for a home;
Golden Postcode Opportunity: Is Prime Central London property now cheap?
Just how far have PCL prices fallen since 2014 and how much value does the area offer as an investment in comparison to other assets?