Location: Prime Central London
BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair: 18-24 March, Duke of York Square
The British Antique Dealers’ Association is finalising plans for its annual palooza in Chelsea, with 98 dealers lined-up to tout some thoroughly-vetted wares to the well-of-heel and fat-of-wallet.
Money Talks: The impact of currency fluctuations on PCL buyers and owners
In the last four months alone, the same hypothetical house in one of the best parts of prime central London has become 16% cheaper for a Swiss buyer converting francs, but a mind-boggling 47% more…
Out of the Shadows: Reforming Rights of Light
The Law Commission describes a 'right of light' as an easement that gives a landowner the right to receive light through defined apertures in buildings on his or her land.
Lodha taps into Mayfair’s Indian millionaires to sell world’s tallest resi skyscraper
Indian mega-developer Lodha has tasked Mount Street-based agency Wetherell with launching its latest super-prime project, nearly 4,500 miles away in South Mumbai.
Asking prices jump as supply of quality stock dries up
Despite all the market talk of waiting-and-seeing, Rightmove reported its busiest ever month in January - 100 million site visits and around 100 enquiries to agents every minute - but stock levels are…
How Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham & Oxford left the rest of the market behind
Things are really cooking in the prime city markets outside of London right now.
In Recent Proposals: Notable small-scale planning applications
It's not nosey. Just interesting to see the kind of stuff that's being applied for at the moment...
How much does it cost to insure a prime property?
...an average of 2.2% more than last year, according to private client brokers Castleacre.
Garden square developments face ‘removal’ after High Court ruling
The High Court has handed down a decision that could have major implications for owners or developers of garden square properties.
Chinese Medicine: The buying agent’s Surrey culture clash
Diplomacy fails as celebrated property finder Tracy Kellett sees red while out on a viewing day with some polo minted Chinese clients.
The Chinese are back in town.
K&C house price growth Vs selected other assets
Tricksy times ahead for the prime property market, notes Chestertons, but there's still life in the long-term fortunes...
Prime Property of the Week: Baroque Star
Villa la Voglina, Italy
£3.6m (approx)