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Bank of England could set targets for property price inflation, says Shadow Housing Minister John Healey, managing the market through tougher lending restrictions.
PwC forecasts ‘sluggish’ property price growth for the UK
UK house prices are likely to rise by a 'sluggish' 1% this year, predicts consultancy firm PwC, 'implying a 1% decline in real terms'
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‘The Great Moderation’: Knight Frank predicts a convergence of price growth across global prime property markets
"More muted growth is the main story" behind Knight Frank's 2019 forecast for the world's key luxury property markets
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Bank of England revises down house price forecasts amid ‘Brexit-related uncertainties’
Political uncertainty, affordability constraints and policy changes have all taken a toll on demand in the UK housing market, warns the BoE in its latest inflation report; average house prices are now…
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High-end brokerage adds trio of PCL specialists
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty bolsters London sales team with more senior hires.
Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
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Knight Frank trims house price forecasts for 2025
But Tom Bill's team has upgraded its outlook for prime London property price growth over the next five years.
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Wealth industry awards recognise top HNW advisors
UK Sotheby’s International Realty picked up the Grand Prix 'Private Client Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Spear's Awards, while Becky Fatemi was named Property Broker of the Year.
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Luxury housebuilder seeks financial support after ‘challenging year’
45-year-old firm specialises in delivering high-end family homes in London and the Home Counties.
In Pictures: Manchester’s ‘most expensive completed penthouse’ seeks £3.5mn
'Our Viadux penthouses bring to Manchester’s prime city centre a level of quality and sophistication that’s usually only seen in London,' says Salboy chief Simon Ismail.
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Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January
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In Pictures: Design studio completes ‘spectacular’ Nine Elms penthouse project
1508 London delivers a lesson in 'soft minimalism' with this ethereal creation for an international client.
Chestertons appoints new Mayfair Sales Director
Elliot Fensom has been given a flagship Prime Central London role after a spell as the estate agency's 'Roaming Sales Manager'.
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Storied Berkeley Square pied-à-terre seeks £6.5mn
Grand apartment building at No.48 has links to two British Prime Ministers.
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London Square signals high-end ambitions with debut PCL scheme
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Former UK SIR Director signs with Harding Green
Jaishree Brice was Head of the India Desk at UK Sotheby's International Realty.
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