Location: Prime Central London
‘Significant increase’ in African and UK overseas buyers in PCL
There was a "significant increase" in the number of African and UK buyers from abroad in prime central London in Q4 compared to the previous year, says Strutt & Parker.
Supply of available housing has ‘almost halved’ in ten years – NAEA
The supply of available housing "has almost halved in ten years", according to the latest National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) December Housing Market report, with an average of 37 properties available…
The 5* apartments giving London’s luxury hotels a run for their money
The number of new-build apartments offering 5* hotel-style amenities - from 24-hour concierges and valet parking to spa suites and in-house luxury retail - has ballooned in the last decade, expanding out from…
‘Domesday Book’ of London’s public land goes live
A comprehensive "Domesday Book" of all the public land in London has been unveiled online.
Behind the Numbers: Mortgage lending is actually still 46% down on pre-crash levels
Last week's Council of Mortgage Lenders numbers (reported here) show that gross mortgage lending for the UK is, overall, on the rise.
CBRE launches giant London Development team
CBRE has brought all of its central London and South East land development operations under one banner to create "the largest and only mixed use development team covering all 33 London Boroughs".
All the property in the world is worth $217 trillion – Savills
"The entire developed property universe" is worth roughly US$217tr, with residential real estate accounting for the lion's share, according to some sums by Savills; that's around 2.
Berkeley’s Westminster scheme launches final phase
The final phase of Berkeley Homes' Westminster scheme, Abell & Cleland, is due to launch this weekend, with a two-bed show apartment opening to the public for the first time.
Chelsea police station sale sets up £150m luxury resi scheme
23,153 square foot building sits on a 0.195 acre plot at the southern end of Lucan Place
Historic Highgate mansion ‘sells for £20m’
One of north London's most important period properties has reportedly changed hands for £20m.
Buying Guide: The Victorian Property
Combining period features with timeless layouts and high build quality, Victorian houses are as sought-after as ever, says Strutt & Parker's Barclay Macfarlane.
London’s best home extensions: The Winners
A Lewisham project by Tsuruta Architects has been named overall winner of the New London Architecture (NLA) Don’t Move Improve! 2016 awards for the best new home extensions.