Location: London
Demand Drivers & Comparisons: Prime Central London Vs Prime Surrey Estates
The prime central London property market is oft described as a law unto itself.
John D Wood expands in Clapham with lettings acquisition
John D Wood & Co. has amplified its offering South of the River with the acquisition of Duck & Hedges lettings agency on Clapham Common South Side.
FAO Mr Balls: Mansion Vs Council – The Great Taxation Dilemma
Altering the Council Tax system would be a better solution than introducing a mansion tax, says Savills' Lucian Cook.
Mayfair ‘on track’ to reclaim title of London’s best address
In the wake of yesterday's extraordinary revelations by British Land, a timely report by Knight Frank has backed Mayfair to regain its reputation as London’s premier address, after a "step-change" in…
The Opportunity of Uncertainty: Is this a winners’ market?
Sit on the fence and you may still fall. But this uncertain market could be a boon for buyers brave enough to zig while others zag, says Robert Bailey Property's Will Hollest.
Good Schools Guideprice: The 16.6% premium
The average value of a home within a mile of one the top 50 best performing schools in England is 16.6% higher than average values in the surrounding Local Authority, according to Knight Frank.
London overtakes Hong Kong as most expensive place to live and work
London is the most expensive city in the world to locate an employee, overtaking the "winner" for the last five years, Hong Kong, in Savills Live/Work Index.
The impact of a general election on London’s prime property market
As Ed Miliband prepares to 'unveil' his six-point plan at the Labour party conference, Winkworth has been looking into how the upcoming general election could impact on sales levels in prime central…
Fashion giant wins starry bidding war in Primrose Hill
When chunky period houses come up for sale in Primrose Hill, it's not unusual for them to attract plenty of interest from A-list stars. But one £15.
Lodha plots $5bn London resi play
India's biggest resi property developer is reportedly gearing up to splash $3bn on new assets in London over the next four years, with a further $2bn set aside for construction.
Could The Old War Office fetch £300m?
It seems Winston Churchill's former Whitehall stomping ground has undergone something of a rebrand as it bids to 'capture the imagination of developers around the world'.
London Vs Monaco: Comparing ultra-prime twin markets
Prime Central London has closed the property price gap on Monaco over the last few years, says Monaco/London agent Pastor Real Estate, with the difference in average sale prices closing from 64% in 2011…