Property Industry Reactions: King’s Speech confirms leasehold reform agenda
King Charles confirms a Leasehold & Freehold Bill will go before Parliament, with a view to banning leaseholds for new houses, and increases the standard lease extension period from 90 to 990 years.
Property Industry Reactions: Rental Reform Bill promises ‘a once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws’
Wide-ranging updates to rental rules include the long-promised abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions.
Property industry reactions: Bank of England hikes base rate again, to 5.25%
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Budget 2021: Property industry reactions
"This Budget could be regarded as a reprieve for the housing industry," says one commentator, while others bemoan an "underwhelming" speech...
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The changing landscape of London’s property market: A strategic outlook from a buying agent’s perspective
Hannah Aykroyd explains how economic trends, political shifts & evolving buyer behaviours are transforming the prime market as we know it.
Big-ticket deals drive prime London property market rally
The number of £5mn+ sales in the capital jumped up by a quarter at the end of 2024, while the combined value of those deals surged by 50%.
Boutique property firm launches in Hampstead Village; aims to ‘redefine the traditional agency model’
Adam Nachman's ADN Residential promises to be 'a one-stop-shop for property owners and developers across all areas of London.'
Boutique luxury apartment scheme hits the market in Knightsbridge
Three-home development on Cheval Place was delivered by top-end firm Finchatton in 2015.
Senior quartet leave Connells Group
Four long-standing leaders have left the estate agency group, which owns brands including Hamptons and John D Wood.
Herman Melville’s historic London home goes hunting for a buyer
Georgian end-of-terrace where Moby Dick author once lived could be 'one of the most spectacular townhouses on the Embankment', say agents.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
Starz Real Estate's senior facility allows Ziser London to 'optimise its borrowing strategy'.
Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank
Jennie Elliott will be leading the agency's team of property managers focusing on high-end lettings across PCL.
Winkworth expands in Wiltshire
Salisbury franchisees boost portfolio with acquisition of established sales & lettings firm.
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