Lack of stock still driving up prices in prime rental markets
But rental stock 'is not as scarce as it was this this time last year,' says Savills - and 'only the highest quality homes can now expect multiple bids.'
London leads rental market deceleration
The blistering pace of rental price growth has cooled in the last month, reports Hamptons.
Prime global rents climb to record highs, but the pace of growth is easing
Singapore and London have seen the biggest prime rental price increases over the last year, according to Knight Frank's latest city index.
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Super-prime developer Binghatti appoints London sales lead
Dean Elgafar previously worked at Wetherell, Chestertons & UK Sotheby's International Realty.
Hoffen West acquires well-known PCL agency’s lettings & management book
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£10bn Earls Court scheme gets green light from H&F
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