Location: United Kingdom
RICS launches inquiry into surveyor drought
Despite last month's insistence that there definitely are enough valuers out there to meet market demand, RICS has announced an independent inquiry into "the issue of valuer shortages".
Prickly planning problems? Better think laterally
Our landscape design guru Barry Burrows doesn't let red tape get in the way of a cracking creation in Kensington...
The 20% Garden Premium
Marsh & Parsons has worked out that outside space in London adds 20% to the price of a property.
British homes gain £156bn in Q2
The total value of British homes now stands at £6.2 trillion, after rising by £156 billion over the last three months, according to Zoopla. That's an average gain of £1.7bn per day.
Tunnel Vision: Why London’s roads should have roofs…
Roofing over London's road to make nicer cycle paths sounds like something we'd come up with after a couple of pints.
Three lenders, eight blocks of flats, one stressful day
Thought you were having a busy one? One firm has just brokered a complex refinance transaction involving three lenders and eight multi-unit freehold properties, all completing on the same day.
Lost in Translation: Notes on advising foreign buyers
With unprecedented levels of overseas investment into the UK property market, the opportunities for good advisors are there, but the risks for the unwary are considerable.
HS2 blight buys open up as rail route “safeguarded”
Owners of property along the the planned HS2 route between London and the West Midlands can, as of yesterday (9th July), ask the government to buy their property under statutory Blight procedures.
Winkworth teams up in Devon
Winkworth has further strengthened its offering outside the capital by joining forces with Devon-based Solo Property Services.
CBRE appoints Global Head of Research
Another big research play by a top firm today, with CBRE Group Inc. announcing the appointment of Nick Axford, PhD, as Global Head of Research.
This mighty job title is actually a new position; Dr.
New lettings management team for John D Wood
Tim Van der Schyff has joined venerable estate agency John D Wood & Co as Lettings Director, with Kate Ives joining in support as Area Manager.
Chiltern Street “eyesore” redevelopment gets the go-ahead
Ronson Capital Partners and Mount Properties Trustees plans to demolish and redevelop 66 Chiltern Street, W1 have been approved, despite having been recommended for refusal by planning officers.