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Nearly three-quarters of sales are going to competitive bids, reports north London agency
‘The reports that the property market reached its peak at the end of the stamp duty holiday are unfounded’, says Arlington Residential.
Overseas buyers & tenants ‘gearing up for UK return’
Nearly a quarter of web traffic to Knight Frank’s sales and lettings listings came from overseas last month, the highest proportion seen since the start of the pandemic.
Second home-owners cash-in on ‘lucrative’ holiday let relief
Pandemic support grants for second homeowners "will have been far more lucrative than 'business as usual' for many," says Altus Group.
Prime London buyers still splashing out on larger homes
More than half of properties sold over the summer had three or more bedrooms, reports LonRes.
11% premium for homes near top-rated primary schools
'While many buyers have been seeking extra space over the last 18 months, there has been a growing focus on balancing this with proximity to amenities,' says Knight Frank
Tube will be a ‘game-changer’ for Battersea
Developers rejoice as TfL finally confirms an opening date for the Northern Line Extension.
Apartments on sale at boutique Baker Street scheme
The site of The Beatles' Apple Boutique is being transformed into a set of luxury residences by UAE developer Select Group.
London market ‘gradually firming’, reports Berkeley
The influential housebuilder is on track to hit over £500m in profit this year.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi’s regular stock check, powered by LonRes
£25m Surrey mansion sparks off-market bidding war
Knight Frank has tucked away £100m worth of property on the Wentworth Estate so far this year, including the spectacular Villa Oman.
Market musings: It could be a very busy autumn in PCL
The last 18 months have shown that the domestic market is a much bigger force than it is often given credit for, writes Alexander Millett, but international buyers are now starting to return…
Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
Flurry of £5m-plus deals in London feature in the latest tranche of Land Registry data .