New breed of wealthy ‘lifestyle buyer’ boosts England’s farmland market
For the first time since 1996, farmers are accounting for less than half of all purchases, notes Strutt & Parker
Buyer demand bounced back immediately as the property market reopened
Rightmove points to some big potential changes in the post-pandemic property market, as many people "re-appraise their housing needs".
The property market is showing ‘far more resilience than had been expected’
There's been "a strong initial bounce-back in all metrics" since the property market lockdown was lifted on 13th May, reports Rightmove - but 175,000 vendors are "missing the market".
Chestertons calls the bottom of the London property market
33-branch agency becomes the latest firm to ring the bell after picking up on a 'dramatic imbalance' between supply and demand
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NPPF 2024: Eight key planning policy changes & points of note
Savills highlights important changes to the National Planning Policy Framework affecting housebuilders in England, following the government's 'landmark overhaul' of the planning system this week.
‘Trophy’ apartment on Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square sells for £19.75mn
PCL buying agency secures 'once in a decade opportunity' for longstanding client, negotiating more than £1mn off the asking price.
Top-performing European prime property markets to watch in 2025
Knight Frank forecasts price growth across Europe’s key cities & luxury resorts next year, with Stockholm out in front & London at the rear of the pack.
Evolving expectations & industry disruption: Andrew Deverell-Smith on the changing landscape of talent in the prime resi market
Real estate recruitment guru reveals what top candidates in the residential sector really want, and how the major property agencies are adapting their strategies amid a surge in independent operators.
A fifth of estate agents plan to work through Christmas
Agency boss warns of 'burnout' as survey reveals no seasonal break for many brokers.
Guy Meacock: Why London continues to captivate American buyers
'There have been surges of interest from Americans in the past but in 20 years of doing this job, I can’t recall quite so many buying as now'.
Boutique agency scores hat-trick of super-prime sales in Primrose Hill
House Collective's trio of £10mn-plus deals featured some rare large-scale family houses in the popular NW London enclave.
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Remarkable $16.95mn residence at boutique project The Henry promises the best of all worlds.
Building Businesses: 2024’s top prime estate agency mergers & acquisitions
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Native Land’s Nicholas Gray on why clarity will boost prime property in 2025
Stability, supply & sustainability will be the keys to success in London's high-end market next year, says development chief.
Belgravia sees super-prime deal surge as ‘new generation of global buyer’ moves in
International HNWIs have been honing in on the prestigious PCL district in 2024, reports Savills.
Ranked: Europe’s top cities for residential real estate investors
London reclaims the top-spot from Paris in Patrizia's bi-annual index.
Watch: Property portals go head-to-head with holiday season marketing campaigns
Fresh primetime TV ads from Rightmove & Zoopla will air on Christmas Day.
‘The foundations are set for a promising year ahead’ – Garrington
Top buying agency points to improving sentiment amongst home-movers, suggesting average house prices will rise by 3-4% next year.