Ollie Marshall: How the past few years have created a 'perfect storm' for dollar-based purchasers
Neighbourhoods with the greatest international appeal are likely to outgun mainstream UK markets for the foreseeable future.
Properties are being snapped up 42% faster compared to five years ago
The average time it takes a new property listing to find a buyer has fallen by 42% since 2016, according to some new research. But conveyancing is taking longer than ever.
Wealthy dollar buyers pounce on London property as sterling slumps
Top-end London property brokers are enjoying a bonanza of urgent interest from wealthy international buyers with US dollars to spend, looking to take advantage of a significant currency discount.
Right now, even the fence is creaking: Why investors cannot sit-out this market downturn
We are in a new era where to batten down the hatches and hide entirely is no longer a viable option, says Ollie Marshall - and some may feel that sitting in a house is safer than being perched on the …
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Ex-Knight Franker launches ‘artisan’ resi developer with Brixton mews scheme
'We saw a gap in the market for authentic, design-led family houses in London that not only exhibit highly skilled craftsmanship but are also having a positive impact on the environment,' says Alex Macaulay,…
Deal sealed on gigantic Georgian townhouse overlooking Lincoln’s Inn Fields
14,500 square foot mansion, recently renovated by David Chipperfield Architects, attracted interest from Europe and beyond...
Green light for MARK & Finchatton’s Foster-designed mixed-use timber scheme opposite The Whiteley
Designed by Foster + Partners and built using cross-laminated timber, 'The William' is the next phase of the grand £3bn redevelopment of Queensway - which aims to create a patch of Paris in Bayswater.
In Pictures: Aston Martin designs a private home in Japan
Top-end British car marque Aston Martin has steered further towards the branded residential property sector, designing a private luxury home in Tokyo.
‘One of the finest in the Cotswolds’: Historic country house in ‘magical’ setting asks £20mn
Edgeworth Manor near Stroud 'is simply a very magisterial manor that is both composed and confident, which enjoys a great sense of occasion', says Savills.
Savills names top ski resort for high-flying execs
Whistler Blackcomb leads agency's ranking of 20 prime alpine destinations around the world.
Engel & Völkers assembles high-end listings ahead of return to London
Global real estate brokerage is building an impressive roster of instructions in the capital, after temporarily exiting the UK market in 2019.
European court rules public registers of beneficial owners are ‘invalid’
A judgement by Europe's top law court has thrown public registers of beneficial owners - such as the UK's current attempt to shine a light on opaque overseas property ownership structures - into doubt
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Mortgage lending slumps as interest rates rise
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Fine & Country appoints new Advisory Council to steer management decisions
The eight Fine & Country licensees from different UK regions are 'the driving force' of the estate agency network, says boss Nicky Stevenson.