Jo Eccles: The autumn market is gathering momentum
Buyer confidence has been boosted by a number of factors over the last few weeks, and enquiries levels are back up to last year's levels, reports Eccord's MD.
From cash-rich buyers to overly-aggressive tactics: Five key trends in the PCL market right now
'We have seen several instances recently where overly-aggressive tactics and tone have been deployed by a seller’s estate agent or lawyer, which has nearly derailed a transaction close to exchange unnecessarily.
Jo Eccles: Sellers trying their luck with ‘take it or leave it’ prices
Homeowners in prime neighbourhoods are acutely aware of fierce competition for the best properties, reports buying agent Jo Eccles.
Jo Eccles: Landlords coming under pressure face a stark choice
The founder & MD of Eccord, which manages £1.5bn of resi property in PCL, explains why the challenges facing landlords right now can’t always be resolved with rent increases alone...
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Exclusive: Sales chief Claire Reynolds explains how the agency's new brokerage will operate alongside traditional offices, what the move could unlock, and what it says about the industry’s evolution.
New leadership for the Savills Private Office
Rory McMullen joins Alex Christian as co-head of the property consultancy's specialist global HNW team.
Jennings steps up to lead Chestertons’ resi business
Adam Jennings has been promoted to Head of Residential, in charge of the London estate agency's sales & lettings teams.
St James’s Square trophy emerges from five-year ultra-luxe overhaul
Developer Henigman says freehold Lutyens mansion offers 'rare, generational opportunity to own one of the world’s finest residences'.
Forbes Gilbert-Green lands Property Vision veteran Connell
Seasoned London buying agent joins boutique property advisory firm after two decades at PV.
Success storeys: Top four development sales launches of last year revealed
Difficult market conditions haven't held these 'landmark' central London schemes back.
Property prices are already ‘bunching’ around new mansion tax thresholds
'Some sellers are adjusting asking prices downwards,' reports big agency, as pricing strategies adapt to keep properties below the £2mn mark.
Prime property listening: five industry podcasts worth tuning into
Catch up on conversations with resi insiders in PrimeResi's regular round-up, featuring episodes from Knight Frank, Russell Simpson, Strutt & Parker & more...
British property mogul reportedly sells $55mn NYC townhouse
One Hyde Park co-creator is said to have sold the property after acquiring a Midtown penthouse.
In Pictures: ‘World-renowned’ Scottish estate seeks £67mn
Tulchan is one of the great Highland estates. 'The opportunity it offers is unmatched in Scotland today,' says Savills.
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