Mortgage lending hits five-year high on the back of “overwhelmingly positive” economic news
‘All property’ returns to drop sharply this year, but should stay positive – Carter Jonas
Combined resi, commercial and rural real estate returns to deliver +1.9% in 2017 despite economic and political shenanigans
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Mortgage product numbers jump 10% to hit a post-recession high
The total number of mortgage products has passed 15,000 for the first time since the recession, according to the National Mortgage Index from Mortgage Advice Bureau.
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Gross mortgage lending reaches highest level since 2008
The Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that gross mortgage lending reached £19.9bn in December. That's is 3% lower than November's £20.5bn, but 23% higher than December 2014's £16.2 bn.
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Mast Capital showcased its latest luxury branded residential project to Mayfair's deal-makers & glitterati last week.
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Boutique agency goes big in Belgravia
Firm claims number one ranking after opening an office in the prestigious neighbourhood just ten months ago.
Rare new-build townhouse hits the market in Chelsea
Double-fronted project by boutique developer Wilben is the first new house on Gertrude Street for over 170 years.
PCL market ‘holds steady’ despite pre-Budget jitters
The number of applicants registering to buy was up by nearly 50% last month, reports JLL.
Banda moves into retail with virtual furniture & design gallery
Edo Mapelli Mozzi's new project showcases vintage interior design pieces that 'pay homage to global artisans and craftsmanship.'
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Second-hand homes set new records in Mayfair
Wider uncertainty has failed to dent the historic district's appeal amongst global HNWIs, reports agency.
John D Wood & Co. recruits Savills’ Stuart-Mogg to lead Kensington sales
James Stuart-Mogg spent the last eight years with Savills.
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Chancellor set to leave CGT rates for second homes ‘untouched’
New leaks from Downing Street suggest Rachel Reeves is planning to leave Capital Gains Tax on property sales unchanged, while increasing rates on other asset sales by 'several percentage points'.
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'Unlike a number of other agents we don’t feel threatened by the emerging ‘broker model’, indeed we see huge opportunity to evolve with it'
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