Government letter to the housing industry: Carry on building & moving
"House building – and its supply chains that support it - should continue working securely" through the November Coronavirus lockdown, say the Housing Secretary, Home Builders Federation and Federation of Master Builders, while “buying, selling and renting a home can continue, in a COVID-secure way, as it has in recent months."
Jenrick reveals the Government’s ‘plan to re-start the housing market’ as estate agents & developers get back to work
The Government has eased the Coronavirus lockdown in a bid to re-start the housing market after seven weeks in cold storage. Estate agents' office can now re-open, viewings are permitted;
Re-starting the housing market: Industry reactions to the easing of the Coronavirus lockdown for the property sector
It will not come as any great surprise that most in the property industry are pleased to be able to get back to work after seven weeks in lockdown.
Anti-viral Marketing: How property agents are keeping the market moving safely in lockdown
"This is a golden opportunity for our industry to gain the trust of the public,” says one top industry pundit, as estate agents and buying agents share how they have adapted to doing business by the…
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Claire Reynolds spent 19 years with Savills before joining George Azar's brokerage to lead a dramatic expansion in prime London.
Trio of developers completes hidden scheme in the heart of Mayfair
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£50mn trio of trophy apartments sold at 9 Millbank
Series of super-prime sales at the landmark St Edward scheme marks a 'significant milestone' for Westminster's property market, says agency.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Former Berkeley Group sales boss joins Harding Green
Radhika Bedford previously ran sales for Berkeley's St George brand in North London.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
Buyer sought for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' between the King's Road and Fulham Road.
Big-brand luxury property brokerage launches ‘flagship’ West London office
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened a fifth branch in the capital, setting up shop with a strong team on Kensington Church Street.
New boutique agency eyes SW London expansion
Beaufort Green was launched last year by former Dexters sales director Charlie Ince-Green.
‘Britain’s most daring property developer’ to race in 14,500km motor rally
John Caudwell has been inspired by the links between the famous Peking to Paris Rally and his £300mn resi project on the French Riviera.
Knight Frank downgrades PCL house price growth forecast
'Needs-based' housing markets are likely to see prices rise faster than previously thought, but Knight Frank has cut its near-term forecast for Prime Central London 'due to the fact the political backdrop…
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