Pandemic pushes expats to buy homes ‘back home’
A rising number of expats are looking to move "back home" as the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, according to a survey of prime-oriented Knight Frank brokers around the world.
Chinese demand for UK property bounces back as Stamp Duty pushes buyers to act now
"Anyone who can bring their transaction forward to 2020 from next year or even later is doing so," says property portal Juwai, against fears of higher Stamp Duty rates from 2021.
Talking Heads: Chinese buyers have turned to the Home Counties
Before the pandemic, only around one in 20 Chinese and Hong Kong home-buyers used to look for a home in England's Home Counties; now it's nearer one in five, according to a new study.
Pandemic fuels the ‘broadest global house price boom in two decades’
The annual rate of house price inflation across the OECD group of rich nations hit 9.4% in Q1 2021 - a 30-year high.
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High-profile firm insists it 'does not tolerate harassment or inappropriate conduct' following Bloomberg report.
Notting Hill villa changes hands for nearly £32mn
Mid-19th century residence is one of the area's finest examples.
What WOW!house says about the future of super-prime interiors
PrimeResi tours the annual interiors showcase in Chelsea Harbour, featuring 22 installations by top studios including Martin Kemp, Albion Nord, Rigby & Rigby and Elicyon.
Plans submitted for significant 89-home refurb scheme in South Ken
Wellcome is looking to upgrade a portfolio of 34 townhouses on Evelyn Gardens, transforming former student accommodation into high spec homes.
Penthouse overlooking Lord’s makes market debut, seeking £10mn minimum bid
Home of Cricket-facing apartment with 100-ft terrace is being offered for sale for the first time, with all proceeds due to go to charity.
Off-market properties outnumbering online listings by 5:1 in PCL, says buying agency
Fear of not having seen everything available is now the main factor weighing on buyers’ minds and undermining confidence, reports Eccord.
Rupert Collingwood: The property ladder is freezing from the top down
If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.
In Pictures: Caudwell unveils €29m Riviera trophy home with Windsor links
Marquee residence at Le Provençal is the region's biggest new listing this spring, says developer.
Forecasts Recast: Influential analysts downgrade prime property prospects as outlook darkens
Knight Frank, JLL, Savills and Strutt & Parker have all cut house price forecasts in the last few weeks. PrimeResi checks where the market stands as we head into H2.
Buying agency ‘seal of approval’ seeks to help home-buyers pick trusted advisors
First In The Door's Prime Property Seal of Accreditation™ aims to create 'a curated network of best-in-class advisors.'
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