Location: United Kingdom
Not OnTheMarket: Pryor debuts social media service for off-market deals
BBC property commentator, buying agent and chief industry Tweeter Henry Pryor has launched a new service for those looking to sell and buy on the down-low.
Development land slips into a two-speed market
Greenfield and prime central London development land values have dropped by 2.5% and 1.8% respectively year-on-year, says Knight Frank, although urban development land outside of London are shooting up.
UK’s oldest land agency announces merger
The UK's oldest ongoing land agency, RH & RW Clutton, has announced a merger with Peter Hughes Country Property to create a full-service offering covering West Sussex and the South East.
L&G premieres resi transformation of former Pathé Films Building
Legal & General Property has pulled the covers off an important new scheme in London's Soho.
Remote Scottish island castle offered for renovation
A 260-year-old Georgian castle on one of Scotland’s remote islands has come up for sale, although the agent warns that "this is not a project for the fainthearted".
Mayor Khan pursues ‘more control’ over office-to-resi conversions
New figures from City Hall show that since 2013, around 1.5 million square metres of office space could have already been converted into residential units in London using permitted development rights.
Currency ‘advantage’ creates prime opportunity for foreign investors
Brexit-fuelled currency fluctuations have given international investors an opportunity to make a "significant profit" by selling off their prime resi assets in the UK, according to new research.
£22.5m Billionaires’ Row wreck back on the market
One of the last remaining development sites on The Bishops Avenue in north London has become available again.
‘A leap forward for the industry’: Countrywide hits the online button
Just days after the big news about Savills and YOPA, it's Countrywide's turn to make a splash in the (now fairly crowded) online sales arena.
Knight Frank Finance launches New Homes Team
Mortgage advisor/broker Knight Frank Finance has just launched a dedicated New Homes team.
Average prices reach record levels in London as rest of England & Wales languishes
A delve into the latest batch of Land Registry data has thrown up some interesting stats, including average prices breaching the £600k mark in Greater London.
Ultimate Insparation: The latest trends in residential spa design
If you’re a resi developer or interior design firm, it’s likely you’ve seen a greater emphasis on spa facilities in schemes over the past few years.