Location: United Kingdom
Chinese investment into London resi leaps 84% in a year
Outbound investment from China to London has ballooned over the last 12 months, making it the most popular global destination for Chinese investment after a series of pushes from Mayor Boris et al to make…
US luxury homes outperforming those in Europe and Asia
Average prime resi prices around the world have ticked up by 6.2% over the last twelve months, says Knight Frank, but it's the big US cities that are steaming ahead at the moment.
New television series to focus on London’s property market
A new television series has been commissioned to explore London's 'unique' property market.
Harrods Bank joins the CML
Harrods Bank - the independent private bank that operates out of the Knightsbridge shop and calls itself "one of London's best kept secrets" - is the latest firm to become a member of the Council of…
Prime London rents return to 2007’s peak
The prime lettings market has "picked up" in the first half of the year, says Savills, as a slow-but-steady economic recovery drives confidence and employment.
Tryon behind one in five Cheyne Terrace acquisitions
Buying agent Ed Tryon has apparently been behind over 20% of the acquisitions at Native Land and Grosvenor's latest scheme in Chelsea.
Decorex International: Syon Park, 21-24 September 2014
The interior designers' show of choice, Decorex, is fast approaching, taking over a third grand venue in three years.
The event set up in the Royal Hospital, Chelsea in 2012;
Hollande rent caps blamed for construction ‘meltdown’ in France
Francois Hollande's government is again under fire for meddling in the housing market, after figures released yesterday revealed that the French construction market is at its lowest ebb for 15 years.
‘Pinterest for homes’ launches in the UK
The interior design phenomenon that everyone's been banging on about lately - Houzz - has set up shop in the UK.
Boultbee bags £9.8m site in Marylebone
Steve Boultbee-Brooks' new venture, Boultbee LDN, has snapped up a rare development site in Marylebone.
Skanska wins Battersea Power Station fit-out contract
Construction giant Skanska has bagged the prize £88.6m Phase 1 fit-out gig at Battersea Power Station.
Coast Wanted: UK’s average waterfront premium hits 60%
New research has shown just how much buyers are prepared to shell out for that sea view.