Jo Eccles: More buyers are proceeding than expected
Top buying agent reports on three of the key trends at play as the PCL market gears up for a potentially pivotal week.
Jo Eccles: On buyer sentiment post-election
The mood has been buoyant in Prime London since Labour took the keys to No. 10, reports buying agency boss, with many purchasers now deciding to press ahead.
By Jo Eccles
Jo Eccles: Three key prime property trends to watch in H2 2024
Interest rates are of greater concern than the election, the estate agency industry is changing & super-prime buyers are getting younger, reports top buying agent...
By Jo Eccles
Jo Eccles: Reflections on a challenging year
Eccord's MD summarises the key themes at play in PCL over last 12 months, and some trends to keep an eye on in the lead-up to the holidays.
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Super-prime sales volumes slumped by nearly a third last year, reports Savills, high-value buying activity 'returns to pre-pandemic pace.'
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PCL lettings expert Olivia McSweeney explains why an imminent admin shift risks accelerating landlord exits - and deterring the next generation from entering the sector.
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Prime Regional property prices are likely to rise 1.5% in 2026, predicts Savills, but Prime Central London values have a bit further to fall.
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