Global housing bubble risks deflate – but ‘the seeds for the next property price boom have already been sowed’
Only two global cities are now at risk of a housing bubble, says UBS, down from nine cities a year ago thanks to 'house price corrections across the board'.
Is this the last property boom? Economists predict ‘the death of house price cycles’
Property markets are surging around the world. But "there are good reasons to think this will mark the last house price boom for the next 30 years," says Capital Economics.
Pandemic fuels the ‘broadest global house price boom in two decades’
The annual rate of house price inflation across the OECD group of rich nations hit 9.4% in Q1 2021 - a 30-year high.
A new place to call home: Seven perspectives on global residential property market shifts
“The pandemic has sent shockwaves through residential property markets across the globe," says Savills, as seven of its most insightful experts share their thoughts on how shifting priorities and lifestyle…
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In Pictures: Park Modern penthouse pitched as ‘the finest new turn-key residence in London’
Listed at £42mn, the five-bedroom apartment features interiors designed by Fenton Whelan's in-house team.
‘Almost mythical’ Chelsea estate could be worth £250mn-plus, says luxury broker
Nest Seekers International’s Ali Khadir weighs in on significance - and speculative value - of landmark property in SW3, as billionaire owner voices disillusionment with UK.
Charted: The evolution of London’s prime property market, 2000-2025
Exclusive LonRes data reveal which parts of the capital’s prime property market have seen the most significant price growth over the last 25-years.
Luxury property brokerage adds two more big-hitters in PCL
Alex Bourne & Danny Daniel join United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, the latest additions to its growing team in the capital.
Non-dom changes create £401mn stamp duty ‘black hole’ – Knight Frank
Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.
Investor swoops on pair of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
Boutique PCL agencies collaborate on big-ticket deal just around the corner from Harrods.
£15mn Clarges Mayfair apartment sparks global bidding war
The trophy residence overlooking Green Park sold sight unseen for ‘well above’ asking.
Itani expands Global Branded Residences with significant new hires
Aldo Flakstad has moved from Knight Frank in Italy; Anna Carner joins from JLL in London.
Winkworth expands prime London network
Franchisee Neil Sloam branches out with new operation covering Belsize Park & Hampstead Village.
Berkeley names new Chair & CEO as profits dip
Housebuilding Plc aims for continuity leadership as Chair Michael Dobson steps down & a new ten-year strategy kicks in.
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Global luxury rental market levels out after ‘exceptional expansion’
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‘Big ticket buyers returned to the capital’ in Q2, claims agency
Benham and Reeves' index of prime buyer demand increased from Q1 to Q2, but remains down on an annual basis.