Location: United Kingdom
Notting Hill, Holland Park & Kensington in “rude health” as prices per square foot rocket
The housing market in the swankier parts of West London (W8, W11, W2, W10 and W14) remains in "rude health", according to the latest from local agent Crayson.
Taylor Wimpey bags third Westminster site
Developer Taylor Wimpey Central London has snapped up yet another prominent site in Westminster, as the firm continues its PCL buying spree.
Jersey’s market still on the slide
The property market recovery has yet to reach Jersey, according to figures from island's official House Price Index: the average house price was 1% lower in 2013 compared to 2012.
PCL sales transaction values hit another high note as Notting Hill & Kensington boom
The prime central London property market has been generating sales transaction values not seen since 2006, according to Strutt & Parker.
Celebrity stylist vows to take on council in “Battle of Britten”
You don't often hear "celebrity hairdresser" and "local government" in the same sentence, but one SW3-based coiffologist has made it happen by decided to take on the Conservative-heavy Kensington & Chelsea…
“Candy-ification” boosting London’s luxury rental market – Wetherell
The capital's luxury rental market is in the midst of "Candy-ification", according to one Mayfair-based firm, with increasing numbers of properties sporting monthly asking prices of between £60,000-£80,000.
Property transactions rocket 30% in a year as market “bounces into 2014”
The number of homes sold last month was 29.9% higher than in January 2013, according to the latest numbers from HMRC.
Seasonally-adjusted transactions increased by 1.
Blair calls in the valuers to Connaught Square
Tony Blair's called in the valuers to his Connaught Square home, reports the Daily Mail, although a spokesperson has insisted that "The Blairs have absolutely no plans to sell their home."
Top Draw: What’s so special about penthouses?
Universally regarded as the definitive status symbol for any HNWI, penthouse apartments in are a different league to the rest of the market.
Bidding on a house? There’s an app for that
Savills has partnered up with Barclays to offer auction-goers even more impulsive ways to buy: just scan the QR thing from within the bank's Pingit app, and job done.
Sentimental Value: Eleventh consecutive month of rises for Knight Frank index
Knight Frank's Future House Price Sentiment Index is getting a bit predictable: another record high in February takes it to 11 months of ever-happier homeowners in a row.
Supply lines under pressure as demand shows no signs of letting up – Bidwells
Countryside Properties' proposed new scheme, part of the Great Kneighton development project
The Cambridge new homes market is witnessing one of its busiest trading periods over the last decade and beyond.