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Savills’ UK resi profits slumped by 54% in the first half of this year
Sales operations were hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic in H1. But the Private Rented Sector proved a bright spot for Savills, with "an outstanding performance" seeing revenue jump by 87%.
Off-market deal with a twist agreed at Clarges Mayfair
Buying agency reports on an unusual acquisition at the record-breaking British Land scheme on Piccadilly...
Contracts exchanged on £22m Consero super-home
Ultra-prime developer described the 19,500 square foot Hills End project in Sunningdale as ‘the jewel in the crown’ of its bespoke portfolio...
George Rockrise-designed ‘Californian ranch’ in Highgate asks £5.75m
1970 project by one of the leaders of the modern California movement.
Why PCL is a great place to be in the ‘new normal’
While many are talking about a migration from the city to the suburbs or country, being right in the mixer has definite advantages, says Simon Rose...
Village enquiries soar as city dwellers ‘plan their escape’
The number of city residents contacting agents about village property jumped by 126% in June & July, reports Rightmove, while town enquiries were up by 68%...
FT: Could coronavirus spell the end of trendy east London?
Hackney Wick, Haggerston and Hoxton were all among the ten least-searched-for locations in London during lockdown, reports Antonia Cundy in this piece for the FT...
Maslow hits £3bn funding milestone
Eleven-year-old lender has now funded over £3 billion of real estate projects delivering 11,744 new homes between them.
Post-lockdown bounce gives LSL cause for optimism
Property services group 'increasingly optimistic about market conditions' after strong trading in June & July; restarts marketing as focus turns to 'investing for future growth'
London leads national drop in rental price inflation
Rental price growth in London has tumbled as Covid-19 drives supply up and demand down, reports Zoopla. The portal expects rental growth outside the capital to halve to +1% by the end of this year.
Global Buyer Survey: Five trends to watch
Knight Frank is tipping these 'nascent' trends to emerge as a result of the pandemic...
Global Buyer Survey: What impact has Covid-19 had on resi buyers’ attitudes?
Key takeaways from the latest canvassing of Knight Frank’s worldwide applicant base, revealing just how much expectations, considerations and motivations have changed in 2020...