Location: United Kingdom
The Seven-Year Cycle: Bubble fears are premature
We can expect "a significant uplift in prices as the economy improves," according to London Central Portfolio, which argues that fears of a housing bubble are very premature.
Land Grab: Hamptons grows Land team
Hamptons has signed up two new recruits to take on land management roles across South West London and Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
“Mobile” estate agency (with a conscience) launches
A new agency has launched with a moral bent.
Ballymore unveils West Hampstead SQ scheme
The Ballymore Group is about to cut the ribbon on its big new resi-led development in NW London.
Gavel Agents: Savills auction raises over £42m
Bargain hunters were out in force at the Marriott Hotel yesterday, as Savills' September auction raised a blockbusting £42m (£5m more than last year's total).
Melissa Porter returns to host Luxury Property Show
Sultriest press shot of the week definitely goes to Melissa Porter, who's just been confirmed as host of the Luxury Property Show for the second year running.
Belvoir rolls out three new offices
What with announcing a foray into the sales jungle last week and three new lettings offices today, Belvoir's making plenty of noise at the moment.
65% Off: Record-breaking repo hits the market again
Once dubbed "the grandest house in Scotland", but now tragically better known as "Britain's most expensive repossessed house", Melville House in Fife has come up for sale again with a "knockdown" asking…
The Estate Agents: BBC2 commissions flies on the office walls
BBC2 has commissioned a new six-part series that will follow the trials and triumphs of ten UK estate agents, ranging from Chelsea prime specialists to more mainstream areas.
“Autumn price surge”: Rightmove ups house price forecasts
Rightmove is predicting a house price surge this Autumn, jacking up its annual price growth forecast from 4% to 6% on the back of a growing supply/demand imbalance.
Lib Dems moot a progressive mansion tax
The Liberal Democrat's party president has come out swinging with yet another angle on the mansion tax.
House price inflation should be capped at 5% p.a. – RICS
Annual house price growth should be limited to 5%, argues the RICS today.