Re-starting the housing market: Industry reactions to the easing of the Coronavirus lockdown for the property sector
It will not come as any great surprise that most in the property industry are pleased to be able to get back to work after seven weeks in lockdown.
Jenrick reveals the Government’s ‘plan to re-start the housing market’ as estate agents & developers get back to work
The Government has eased the Coronavirus lockdown in a bid to re-start the housing market after seven weeks in cold storage. Estate agents' office can now re-open, viewings are permitted;
Coronavirus has ‘completely wrecked’ the housing market bounce as viewings slump
"It seems likely that Covid-19, combined with last month’s floods, will have completely wrecked any positive effects that political certainty since the general election may have provided to the housing…
Required Reading: New official guidance for home-movers & property agents during the Coronavirus outbreak
The housing market has been re-opened after the Covid-19 lockdown, but it is "not a return to normality" for home movers or for the property industry.
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Reality bites in Prime Central London as buyers step back & sellers cut prices
Recent tax changes have led to falling sales and downward price pressure across the capital's top postcodes, reports Knight Frank.
Super-prime brokerage to rev up PCL expansion with trophy Knightsbridge base
UK Sotheby's International Realty is taking over a former McLaren showroom at One Hyde Park, hot on the heels of another marquee branch opening in Kensington.
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London & Lisbon-based studio delivers a mid-century-inspired, art-filled showstopper, as super-prime Mayfair scheme nears sellout.
Winkworth’s Knightsbridge office adds Mayfair specialist
George Simpson has spent the last decade working for Knight Frank.
Barclays Private Bank: ‘Five signs the tide may be turning for London’s prime property market’
'The outlook remains varied,' bank tells HNW clients, but 'there are clear signs that interest is picking up at the top end of the London property market.'
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In Pictures: Rare beachfront mansion in Beaulieu seeks £12.5mn
1914 Arts and Crafts-style pile in 20 acres brought to market after 70 years in the same family.
Cadogan portfolio value hits £5.7bn as Chelsea blooms
Great Estate reports 16.6% boost in operating profit and 11.8% jump in total income as investments & placemaking initiatives pay off.
Super-prime property firm expands with new lettings division
New offering from The Private Office: Real Estate will be targeting the top-end of the rental market in Surrey and the South East.
Blockbuster debut for Native Land’s Opus as sales top £100mn
Developer reports strong early take-up at luxury South Bank tower, as five-star lifestyle offering hits the right note with wealthy buyers.
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