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Reference Briefings
Paperwork, penalties & PRS pain: What can we expect from Westminster’s new selective licensing regime?
As applications open, lawyers Emma Chadwick & Stephen Burke run through the background, practicalities & implications of the borough's latest policy - and what landlords & agents need to be actioning now.
Required Reading: How to gauge flood risk before buying a seafront property
Academics from the universities of Oxford, Coventry & Portsmouth reveal an alarming lack of understanding around flood risks amongst home-movers.
Transatlantic Wealth Moves: How to help US clients buy with confidence
Prime Central London remains a hotspot for HNW American homebuyers - but even short-term ownership brings complex cross-border legal responsibilities, cautions top lawyer Lorna du Sautoy.
COMPLIANCE
AML platform buys digital ID firm
'Our clients will see immediate benefits as we continue to set the standard for digital compliance,' says Smartsearch boss.
Propertymark flags ‘major concerns’ in UK sanctions rules
There's a mismatch between rules around financial sanctions and anti‑money laundering regulation, warns trade body.
TPO confirms new Ombudsman & CEO
Lesley Horton & Andy Clachers have been formally appointed to succeed Rebecca Marsh.
Forecasts
Another major agency cuts 2025 property price growth forecasts
London prices to continue to underperform the national average this year, says CBRE, but the capital is tipped to see the highest growth of any UK region over five years.
Knight Frank cuts house price forecast; PCL set for -4% drop this year
'A combination of high supply & faltering confidence means we now expect slower UK house price growth this year & in 2026,' says research chief Tom Bill - with prime markets set for sharp declines.
‘We’re confident 2025 will remain buoyant’: Analysts predict 1.18mn resi transactions this year
7% more sales have been recorded so far this year compared to 2024, reports TwentyEA, as 'strong growth continues across supply and demand'.
Research Library
Homes of the Rich & Famous: Celebrity-owned properties sell twice as fast as ‘normal’ listings
An A-list occupant can generate a huge buzz for a new instruction, reports Beauchamp Estates, but the effect on the property's value is less obvious.
Ranked: The world’s most valuable real estate markets in 2025
China's residential slump means the total value of global real estate has fallen slightly in the last year, to US$393.3 trillion
Comfort, Convenience & Climate: Understanding what buyers & tenants are prioritising in 2025
New JLL survey hones in on the features & amenities shaping urban living decisions this year.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Camilla Dell
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interview: New UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD Alex Isidro on what’s next for the luxury brokerage
PrimeResi quizzes the high-profile real estate agency's recently-appointed boss about bumper sales figures, brand-building, and why this business is 'all about people, not property'.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Grant Bates
New Series: Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
PRIMERESI PARTNERS
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