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Deal numbers triple in referendum aftermath – Douglas & Gordon
London estate agency Douglas & Gordon saw its deal numbers nearly triple in the week following the EU Referendum compared to the preceding seven days, according to trading figures released today.
London property lenders put on hold as Brexit uncertainty grips
Singapore's third largest lender, UOB, has suspended its loans programme in London "for the time being" in the wake of Britain's vote to exit the European Union, and a UK bridging lender has "paused" second…
Overseas investors swoop on London’s Brexit discount
Dollar and euro buyers are swooping on bargain (relatively speaking) London properties, writes PrimeResi's Matt Crofton, as sterling's value nosedives in the aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European…
46% of Chinese buyers expect demand for UK property to increase post-Brexit
46% of potential Chinese buyers of UK property think that demand will rise in the wake of a British exit from the EU, according to a survey by Juwai.
More Than Words: The value of super-prime brand identity
Every new property development in prime central London purports to be "luxury", so how can developers make their projects really stand out in such a crowded landscape?
Analysis: Why Brexit will drive a surge of activity in prime central London
Far from coming to a crushing halt - as many others are predicting - investment firm London Central Portfolio is anticipating a surge of activity in London's high-value property market, with new buyers…
Sellar’s new plan for Paddington Quarter to go on display this month
Irvine Sellar and Renzo Piano have come up with a new concept for Paddington, after widespread scorn encouraged the withdrawal of the 72-storey 254-metre "Paddington Pole".
‘Currency is king’ as overseas investors eye up PCL
International buyers are already lining up to swoop on the prime central London market in the event of a Brexit, according to property search agency Banda.
Louisa Brodie
Global Markets: Nordics strengthen; UK & US tread water; Antipodeans dip
An average 3.4% increase was recorded across 55 of the world's key housing markets during Q1, but there's signs that the top performers are starting to cool.
New price record reported in Hong Kong
A Shenzhen property firm owner has reportedly shelled out around HK$2.1 billion (just over £185m) for a new-build house on The Peak in Hong Kong.
Global Construction Costs Compared: London named third most expensive world city
London has emerged as the third most expensive place in the world in which to build, according to a fascinating study of international construction costs.
The Billionaires’ Shadow: How global ultra-wealth affects prime London property prices
London, as we know, is a popular playground/investment bureau for the world's billionaires, and residential property is the go-to asset for the mega-rich.