Location: United Kingdom
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.
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.
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.
Long Ear of the Law: Bat warning for developers
Police have echoed a warning to property developers after a court fined a man for the illegal destruction of a bat roost.
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.
Hamptons unveils new research team
Hamptons International has announced some major changes to its Research Department, recruiting two big-hitters from Hometrack and RBS to head things up.
Tracks Rate: HS2 loses popular support
Public support for the HS2 rail link has slipped into negative territory, according to a new survey from YouGov.