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Keep calm, keep hold and remain in PCL post-Brexit
Now is probably not the best time for the short-term speculative property dealers, but those looking in London with a long-term view should find less competition and more sensible prices, says a confident James…
Referen-done: On life after Brexit
The referendum campaign was far too long and has already cost this country a huge amount; now we need to regain our composure, says Trevor Abrahmsohn...
More Than Words: The value of super-prime brand identity
Every new property development in prime central London purports to be "luxury", so how can developers make their projects really stand out in such a crowded landscape?
How much could PCL tenants save by forgoing period architecture?
An agency in W2 has been looking into the premium period properties can command over their contemporary counterparts, concluding that tenants can leverage big discounts in stellar locations if they…
Analysis: Why Brexit will drive a surge of activity in prime central London
Far from coming to a crushing halt - as many others are predicting - investment firm London Central Portfolio is anticipating a surge of activity in London's high-value property market, with new buyers…
Title Fights: Understanding squatters’ rights (or wrongs)
A recent case involving squatters' rights has cut right to the heart of the historic basis of land ownership, exposing the lack of clarity around this area of law.
Trendwatch: Residents-only bars
It's always worth keeping an eye on what's going on across the pond, so here's an interesting evolution in residents' amenities.
The Doer-Upper gets let down in prime London’s rental market
Some sub-par rental agents in prime London are doing themselves out of business, says a disgruntled and frustrated Alan Page after one too many bad experiences...
We are between homes in London.
Relativity and Leasehold Enfranchisement: The new Savills graph and how it works
In the wake of the Upper Tribunal's landmark decision on relativity and leasehold enfranchisement - which could have a significant effect on values of short leases - Savills has launched its official…
Thought PCL ultra-prime was in the doldrums? Not according to these firms…
Amid the gloom and tumbling transaction levels, we hear some of London's top boutique consultancies are still doing a roaring trade, with £50m+ deals going through, "all-time high" buyer enquiry levels…
Why wouldn’t you buy now?
The fact that more people aren’t testing the market with offers at the moment is astounding, says Ed Mead...
Curve Appeal: The scandal of relativity and leasehold valuation
It's been called the property industry's LIBOR scandal, and could be skewing the property market to the tune of billions of pounds each year.