Prophet & Loss: The difficult business of property market forecasting
Why did so many commentators and analysts get it wrong this year? Perhaps we still don't fully understand the strength of the forces behind the price growth we've been witnessing, says Camilla Dell...
Indian buyers eye London property after investment rule change
Buying agency reports surge in enquiries after relaxations in overseas investment rules
Chinese buyers to become ‘biggest overseas force in London’s property market’ by 2016
Harrods Estates has signed an agency-wide partnership with Chinese mega-portal Juwai.com, as new figures are released on the scale of Chinese investment into the capital's property market.
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Reality bites in Prime Central London as buyers step back & sellers cut prices
Recent tax changes have led to falling sales and downward price pressure across the capital's top postcodes, reports Knight Frank.
Winkworth’s Knightsbridge office adds Mayfair specialist
George Simpson has spent the last decade working for Knight Frank.
In Pictures: Rare beachfront mansion in Beaulieu seeks £12.5mn
1914 Arts and Crafts-style pile in 20 acres brought to market after 70 years in the same family.
Super-prime property firm expands with new lettings division
New offering from The Private Office: Real Estate will be targeting the top-end of the rental market in Surrey and the South East.
Blockbuster debut for Native Land’s Opus as sales top £100mn
Developer reports strong early take-up at luxury South Bank tower, as five-star lifestyle offering hits the right note with wealthy buyers.
Cadogan portfolio value hits £5.7bn as Chelsea blooms
Great Estate reports 16.6% boost in operating profit and 11.8% jump in total income as investments & placemaking initiatives pay off.
UK proptech boss named ‘future leader’ in US real estate list
ADVSR co-founder Elliot Jones recognised by Inman as London-based global marketing platform passes $15bn in listings.
D&G brings in talent chief from Chestertons for UK growth drive
James Evans' firm is looking to double its headcount of self-employed brokers to 50 by the end of this year.
Boutique agency founder moves to top-end brokerage
Moveli signs up another well-known PCL operator as platform expands its coverage across the UK.
UK non-dom tax shake-up built on flimsy foundations, report warns
Policy amendments are urgently needed to avoid a 'significant black hole' in the public finances, says former Treasury economist.
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Two-thirds of buyers offer under asking price, but only 4% of homes sell at a discount
'Buyers could be negotiating harder, although not all sellers are willing to budge,' says Barclays Bank.