House prices likely to drop 12%, warns major insurer
Aviva is forecasting a 12% drop for UK house prices as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, "followed by long-term growth".
London house prices increased by 4.7% in the year before lockdown – UK HPI
Next month's official house price index will not be published due to the Covid-19 lockdown thwarting the property market.
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House prices near top state schools have risen by 15% more than surrounding areas in the last five years
RANKED: Top state schools with the highest rates of local property price inflation
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Rory Penn is to succeed William Beardmore-Gray at the helm of the global property consultancy in April 2027.
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Investor-developer sees off strong competition to secure landmark Edwardian mansion for £16.4mn; plans to deliver around 50 top-end apartments as part of grand 'Sandringham-style' residence.
London house prices to flatline until 2028 as prime markets ‘remain subdued’
Leading estate agency forecasts a property market 'power shift' as the capital's recovery is 'delayed' & regions significantly outperform.
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Rare Bayswater development opp sells for £21mn
Former office building came with consent for a 17-unit apartment scheme designed by Ross Alexander Lambie Architects.
Lomond recruits Druce & Foxtons alumnus as new COO
Neil McGimpsey succeeds Lucy Jones, who is stepping down after a five-year stint.
High-value sales jump as Budget clarity brings ‘short-term relief’ in Prime London
£5mn-plus exchange volumes were 21% above the five-year norm last month, although PCL prices recorded their steepest annual fall since 2021.
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Barnes joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty as Senior Director
Well-known dealmaker Simon Barnes has signed to George Azar & Alex Isidro's team in PCL.
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Government confirms ‘developing approach’ to mansion tax valuations
Exchequer Secretary hints at how £2mn+ homes will be revalued for the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge.
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2025’s most viewed homes & most popular keyword searches: Zoopla’s Year in Review
Property portal heralds an 'optimistic end to the year' and predicts a busy start to 2026.
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