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‘No sign of a slowdown’ as Zoopla predicts 2-3% property price growth this year
The average "time to sell" a home has fallen by almost two weeks (31%) since lockdown restrictions were lifted, compared with the same period 12 months prior.
Chestertons claims number one agency title in H1 with 12% of Prime London deals
The 31-branch firm has reported selling more central London properties than any other agency in the first six months of 2020.
Estate agencies’ sales numbers hit a 13-year high
An average of 13 sales were agreed per estate agency branch in July, the highest figure recorded since June 2007.
Running out of the gates: On the rush to the country & the hollowing out of a great city
"One would have thought the very city itself was running out of the gates”, wrote Daniel Defoe of London in 1665.
How did past recessions affect UK house prices? Comparing downturns, 1960-2020
"The ‘once in a lifetime’ re-evaluation of housing requirements on the back of the lockdown will be a counterweight to the impact of the recession on housing market activity over the rest of 2020," sug…
Neville’s Beetham Tower penthouse shoots for £3.5m
Phil and Julie Neville instruct Savills to sell (or rent) their 'best-in-class' triplex at the iconic Manchester tower...
Fine & Country expands into West Wales
New licensee rolls upper-end estate agency brand into Ceredigion.
London Square reports ‘best ever’ sales figures
Resi developer celebrates tenth birthday with an impressive set of annual results, marking quite the turnaround on last year...
Buyer picks up ‘magnificent’ garden triplex at The Draycott
Largest unit at the boutique scheme on Draycott Avenue came with an incredible indoor/outdoor space.
Stamp duty holiday ‘sparks home-moving frenzy’ in southern commuter belt
Almost 94,000 new property listings were brought to market across London, the South East and East of England between 8th July and 16th August, reports Rightmove - which is over 31,000 more than the same…
GPE launches ‘ultra-boutique’ prime resi scheme between Hanover Square & New Bond Street
Great Portland Estates has unveiled the residential element of its ambitious redevelopment of a 1.3-acre patch of Mayfair.
Grade I Mannerist marvel in West Sussex asks £4m
Barnham Court has been attributed to the same designer and craftsmen as Kew Palace, the favourite London residence of George III.