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House of the Rising Sun: Why Prime Central London property is out of sync with global market cycles
Various factors have led to an unusual disparity between PCL values and those of major financial hubs around the world, writes Ollie Marshall; it's no surprise that overseas buyers are making their move..
Location, Location, Wellbeing: Giles Barrett on the new priorities for buyers
The pandemic completely redefined how we live, and location is no longer the be-all and end-all for today's househunters.
Analysis: Could this be the fabled bottom of the market?
Possibly, but the latest positive house price data could also be the symptom of a weak market, explains Tom Bill - and it wouldn’t be sensible to jump to a firm conclusion this side of Christmas.
How to maintain privacy & confidentiality when buying, selling or improving a prime residence
What are the options for HNWIs who want to maintain a low profile in the digital age?
Marketing ESG: Do homeowners value & seek sustainability?
With the roll-back on net zero policies billed as a cost saving exercise, Flora Harley examines whether UK homeowners value sustainability and how property marketing can play a role.
Postcard from Greece: Property market players ‘have moved away from a cautious approach’
In the latest PrimeResi dispatch from Luxury Portfolio International, Jeronymo Kontonis notes a growing sense of optimism in top-end Greek property markets, and highlights some major developments and key…
Currency Matters: Chart analysis suggests we could see a property market bounce as early as February
Applying the kind of long-term analysis used in the financial world indicates the UK housing market is approaching a pivotal moment, explains David Huggett...
‘A mess in search of a solution’: What can be done to fix our dysfunctional rental market?
It must be obvious that the current situation is bad for everyone, writes Property Vision's Charlie Ellingworth.
Giles Barrett: On the fragmentation of the property market
'I just looked at the leading portal for ‘Notting Hill properties launched within the last 7 days’; from the 72 new listings, there were 34 different agents. If
Tom Bill: Election countdown begins for UK housing market
Discussions around support for buyers, stamp duty cuts and the Renters Reform Bill are becoming more hypothetical as the general election approaches.
Chris Dietz: The impact of sustainable transportation on the UK real estate sector
Leading RE's president of global operations explains how cleaner transportation modes are transforming urban spaces, increasing property values, and nurturing environmentally aware communities in major…
Prime property market paralysis: On navigating the buyer-seller standoff
Right now we appear to have an impasse, with buyers trying to time the market and sellers too nervous to test it - but how long are both sides prepared to wait?