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Post-lockdown surge in property demand likely to be ‘short-lived’, warns Zoopla
"Active engagement" with property listings has jumped to exceed pre-lockdown levels by some 20%, reports Zoopla - but more than four in ten would-be buyers say they have put moving plans on hold...
Post-lockdown property market bounce ‘may quickly run out of steam’, warns the RICS
Sales activity has "rallied noticeably" since May, report surveyors.
‘Acute’ property stock shortage to continue into 2022 – Zoopla
“The post-pandemic ‘reassessment of home’ has further to run," says Zoopla, as the UK's property market faces its "greatest stock shortage since 2015."
‘No sign of a slowdown’ as Zoopla predicts 2-3% property price growth this year
The average "time to sell" a home has fallen by almost two weeks (31%) since lockdown restrictions were lifted, compared with the same period 12 months prior.
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SevenCapital gears up for £1bn London expansion
Birmingham real estate investor-developer announces brace of key hires & plans trio of major projects in the UK capital, delivering over 1,000 new homes.
Residence One sets up new £60mn scheme in St John’s Wood
Luxury developer acquires St Mark’s Court for the follow-up to its fast-selling Allen House project in Kensington.
Nicolas Van Patrick swoops on Aylesford International’s rental business
Boutique Knightsbridge agency boosts RBKC presence with latest high-profile acquisition.
Queen Anne ‘masterpiece’ hits the market on Chelsea’s Cheyne Walk
In Pictures: Historic trophy home overlooking the Thames is one of the most notable listings of 2025 so far.
Leading property PR agencies to merge
Chanel Bailey's Elevate & Adam Foster's Ellwood have joined forces to create 'a dynamic & expanded powerhouse in the industry.'
Knightsbridge apartment scheme pitched as London’s ‘ultimate multi-generational home’
In Pictures: Mdesign's ultra-prime boutique project on Pont Street is being marketed at £54mn.
Ten Charts: Inside Foxtons’ big turnaround plan
Latest annual report reveals how the high-profile agency is approaching risk & opportunity, creating a 'more respectful and inclusive environment' - and deploying 'growth mode'.
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Luxury sector veteran moves back into super-prime property
Having set up a boutique estate agency in Mayfair in the 1970s, Anthony Lassman 'has come full circle' as his Nota Bene Global business adds a property acquisition service for HNWIs.
‘Footloose’ companies & HNWIs shift to new wealth hubs
Ranked: Savills' new Dynamic Wealth Indices identify which international cities are doing best at attracting & developing wealth & investment.
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Former PCL agency boss joins self-employed property brokerage
Ben Hopkinson has made the move to Moveli after 17 years at boutique firm Moretons, where he led offices in Westminster & Knightsbridge.
‘Modest growth’ for global house prices as markets ‘wait for rate cuts’
Knight Frank's index of property values in 55 international housing markets has fallen by 3.6% in real terms since 2022.
London design studio lands series of show home projects
A.London has been commissioned by developers including London Square, CIT & Argent.
ATED receipts still on the rise
HMRC raked in £132mn from the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings in the last 12 months, up 6% on the previous year.
Ranked: Britain’s top 20 prime locations for property buyers in 2025
National buying agency Garrington has identified 1,600 great places to live, with postcodes in Hertfordshire, Stirling and Tyne & Wear coming out on top for their 'optimum blend of high living standards,…