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Essential knowledge & tools for luxury property professionals.
Reference Briefings
Tanya Hasking: Debunking misconceptions around short lets
John D Wood & Co.'s lettings chief busts some myths and talks up the benefits of short-term rental agreements for both landlords and tenants...
Real Estate Legal Digest: An essential guide to the latest developments shaping the UK property market
Stay abreast of the key policies & issues affecting the sector with PrimeResi's regular legal briefing, prepared by Boodle Hatfield's team of experts
RICS launches ‘pioneering’ best practice standards for residential retrofits
Fresh guidance aims to 'revolutionise retrofitting practices across the UK.'
COMPLIANCE
30% jump in Suspicious Activity reported by estate agents
'While SARs submissions from estate agents have grown, so have the risks posed by fraud and money laundering, warns Thirdfort.'
Leading AML provider secures ‘major investment’ from private equity backer
Triple Private Equity has taken a majority stake in Smartsearch.
Register of Overseas Entities reaches ‘significant milestone’ with over 30,000 registrations
Government chalks up a win as Companies House says its focus remains on 'rigorously enforcing compliance.'
Forecasts
Election 2024: Property industry reactions to the election of a Labour government
Featuring commentary & insights from: Dominic Agace, Guy Gittins, Tim Hyatt, Trevor Kearney, Camilla Dell, Marcus Dixon, Lisa Simon, Becky Fatemi, Nicholas Gray, Will Watson, Geoff Wilford & more
UK house prices are ‘currently 8% over-valued’ – Zoopla
Property prices are likely to morph from "over-valued" to "fair value" by the end of the year, says property portal, despite an anticipated 1.5% increase in average prices.
Eurozone house price growth divergence set to ease, gradually
Oxford Economics thinks house price growth across Europe 'will become more homogeneous after sharp divergence in 2023.'
Research Library
Global luxury real estate ‘finds its footing’ midway through 2024
After surveying its network of luxury property brokerages, Christie's International Real Estate has identified three big trends that are shaping global markets.
Splash the Cash: Waterfront homes attract a 48% price premium
More than half of waterside properties sold in the UK go to cash buyers, reports Knight Frank.
HNW property developers & investors are ‘optimistic’ about UK real estate
We're 'past the eye of the storm', says Investec as property developers & investors display 'a clear sense of both growing optimism and activity levels.'
Profiles & Interviews
‘It’s not about being the biggest, it’s about excelling & being the best at what we do’: In conversation with Knight Frank’s Stuart Bailey
PrimeResi meets the major agency's head of super-prime sales in London, spearheading a 'strategic focus' on the capital’s ultra-luxury property market.
Interview: Rupert Collingwood on collaboration, corporates & the rise of the luxury property broker
'Our ambitions are not related to broker numbers but rather quality of service provision as well as brand reach,' says The London Broker boss.
Listen: Industry veteran Robin Paterson discusses his career & defining deals
Property entrepreneur has overseen the turnaround of several high street brands over the last four decades.
PRIMERESI PARTNERS
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Specialist in the provision of AML compliance, consultancy & training for businesses covered by the Money Laundering Regulations