Mortgage approvals rise for the first time since August
But approvals are still running a third below their pre-pandemic average.
Mortgage borrowing falls from a record high, but approvals rise
The Bank of England reports that net mortgage borrowing fell from a record £11.5 billion in March to £3.3 billion in April.
Mortgage approvals jump to highest number since 2009
95,126 mortgages were approved by the main high street banks in July 2019; the highest monthly total since July 2009
‘Significant’ rise in down-valuations, say mortgage advisors & agents
'Surveyors are prophesying a crash' warns Emoov boss, picking up on a trend for down-valuations noted by Coutts back in April
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Super-prime specialists join ‘London’s original brokerage house’
The London Broker signs ex-Lodha star Philippa Bromley-Martin & Cannes-based luxury specialist Jez Moore as platform expands internationally.
‘This isn’t just an expansion – it’s a transformation’: US mega-brokerage Douglas Elliman goes global
Major-league luxury real estate brand sets sights on Europe & beyond; high-profile alliance with UK-based Knight Frank 'mutually concluded' after 15 years.
John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
Well-known firm with operations in Battersea, Balham, Fulham & Clapham joins prime agency's expanding 'family of brands'.
PCL dealmaker Harvey Cyzer on the state of play in Mayfair’s property market
The headlines may be bleak, but sales revenue at OB Private’s Mayfair office is up 228% year-on-year - so are smart buyers seeing what others aren’t?
Boutique London developer targets European expansion
Alex Macaulay's Kinland has lined up luxury schemes in Portugal & the French Alps, after delivering two sell-out projects in South London.
Berkeley unveils landmark gasholder conversion in south London
The major developer's latest project is delivering 199 new homes beside one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues
Global buyers drive $115mn bidding at luxury property auction in London
High-value villas, ranches and vineyards were among the offerings at the latest Concierge Auctions event, held last week at Sotheby's London.
Rhodium brings in former LVMH director for global branded residences push
Luxury sector heavyweight Pierre Mallevays joins Dean Main’s super-prime firm as Strategic Advisor, as it eyes more international growth.
Former boss of JLL Kensington joins Moveli
'Upper market' brokerage's latest signing will cover Cheltenham, the Cotswolds & London.
Long-running RBKC agency launches ‘flagship’ HQ in South Ken
tlc Estate Agents is also revamping its former home in Earl's Court. 'We are honouring our heritage while stepping confidently into the future,' declares COO Samantha Hossack.
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New Anguilla venture will be led by veteran broker Dominique Silvera, also the founder and chairman of CIRE Barbados.