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“Autumn price surge”: Rightmove ups house price forecasts
Rightmove is predicting a house price surge this Autumn, jacking up its annual price growth forecast from 4% to 6% on the back of a growing supply/demand imbalance.
The Estate Agents: BBC2 commissions flies on the office walls
BBC2 has commissioned a new six-part series that will follow the trials and triumphs of ten UK estate agents, ranging from Chelsea prime specialists to more mainstream areas.
War of Independents: The estate agents who never rest
There's no time for time off as an independent estate agent; "you do what you have to do to get the deal done," says James Bailey after a hectic summer of big deals and sticking it to the big boys.
Asia’s UHNW population to eclipse Europe’s in eight years
The global UHNW population is bigger than ever, with 199,235 individuals holding a combined wealth of US$27.8 trillion, according to a report by UBS and Wealth X.
Five Years On: How have European house prices fared since Lehman Brothers?
Remember all the cardboard boxes?
Strong first year for Caan and Watt’s Accouter Group
James Caan has likened year one of Accouter Group, his prime property services JV with Alec Watt, to Warren Buffet's success with Roomservice and the Candy brother's track record in London luxury.
Tough at the Top: London’s glut of £50m+ houses
There's been more action at the super-prime end of the market than ever before, according to one of London's top buying agencies.
Reactions: RICS’ proposed cap on house prices
Finally we have some visible growth. Don't panic, says Glentree International's Trevor Abrahmsohn...
Westminster & Southern Scotland triumph in Property Tour of Britain
Gamely taking cycling - and specifically the forthcoming Tour of Britain - as inspiration for its latest research project, Knight Frank has been peddling some fun stats on regional house price increases.
House price inflation should be capped at 5% p.a. – RICS
Annual house price growth should be limited to 5%, argues the RICS today.
Lib Dems moot a progressive mansion tax
The Liberal Democrat's party president has come out swinging with yet another angle on the mansion tax.
London property demand up 30% as supply levels drop 33%
There's a familiar story doing the rounds today: stock levels are down but demand and deal levels are riding high in London.