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LA-based real estate firm sets sights on London
"Luxury real estate network" Realty Group International has announced plans to enter the London market before the year is out, as part of an international expansion drive.
Pitch Perfect: A practical guide to successful property PR
Property features are a core part of the British media, and getting a story in the national press can reap dramatic rewards for high-end property brands - but pitching is a fickle art that can be frustrating for …
Mapped: The super-prime development pipeline in London’s ‘golden postcodes’
The golden postcodes of Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Kensington have "stepped up a gear" in terms of super-prime supply and activity in recent years, says Knight Frank, with groundbreakers…
Quintessentially Estates opens up in Hong Kong
The real estate arm of concierge kings Quintessentially has launched an outpost in Hong Kong
Sales get off to flyer down at BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre redeveloper Stanhope has reported a strong start to sales at the massive £1bn scheme, a good six months before the official launch.
On Trends: How superprime architects are coming down from their ivory towers
Striking architecture and the involvement of a big-name architect have long been used to sprinkle some fairy dust over residential development projects
Dog Houses: Central London tenants’ £25,000 pet-premium
"30% of all tenants seeking a London flat to let are dog owners," claims lettings specialist EJ Harris, and there aren't enough pet-friendly residences to go around.
Uncommon Areas: How amenity spaces can add serious value to ultra-prime schemes
It is the common areas and amenity spaces where sales will be won and lost for London’s new breed of super-prime residential developments, says Mathew Dalby, Creative Director of The Studio at Harrods.
It’s cheaper to buy than to rent in over a third of British cities – Zoopla
"The financial strain of buying can be overstated," says Zoopla (if you ignore deposits and purchase fees etc, and bank on interest rates staying low), as the portal informs us that it's cheaper to buy …
Success Storeys: How to add value and maximise returns in luxury developments
The international superprime scene can seem a crowded one, with hyper-specced schemes lavishing ever-more luxury to stand out at the top of the market.
Bricks & Mortals: What does ‘safe’ mean in the London property market today?
When it comes to investing in the capital's property market, the term 'safe' has taken on a very different meaning in recent years; the best bet remains investing in some good quality advice beforehand, says…
London is the world’s most expensive city to live/work – Savills
London trumps Hong Kong and New York for the dubious honour of being the most expensive world city to live and work in, with a price per head for renting residential space plus working space coming in …