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Reuters: Hong Kong-on-Thames lies in not-too-distant future
A "combination of bold developers and new arrivals" from Hong Kong "could provide a shot in the arm for London's pandemic-afflicted property market," writes Karen Kwok for Reuters... "But property developers – and prospective buyers – risk getting carried away."
Global property markets ‘are flashing the kind of bubble warnings’ not seen since 2008, warns Bloomberg
New Zealand, Canada, Sweden, the UK and US are amongst the world's "frothiest" housing markets, according to new analysis, with high price-to-rent and price-to-income ratios.
Property prices continue to rise in most prime global cities, but markets are weakening
The average annual rate of property price inflation across the 150 tracked cities moderated from +3.6% in Q1 to +3.4% in Q2.
How Covid-19 has impacted residential real estate transactions around the world
Residential property has "has so far proven one of the more resilient sectors" of the global economy, reports Savills.
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Fast-growing luxury agency recruits two new lettings directors
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty continues expansion, bringing in PCL specialists Minnie Stainrod & Olivia McSweeney.
The Buying Solution names new chief
Will Watson takes the reins at the top-flight property buying agency.
Super-prime London agency takes on PR support to marshal Netflix fame
Alex Bourne's London House will feature alongside DDRE in 'Buying London', which airs on Netflix from 22nd May.
City law firm names new Head of Residential Property
Super-prime specialist Parveen Abbas has stepped up to lead the 257-year-old practice's resi real estate division.
Savills & Fuller Gilbert serve up £18mn mansion in Wimbledon
High-spec specimen on Parkside is 'one of the most prestigious houses to come to the market in recent years'
‘Iconic’ freehold block hits the market in Belgravia
'Exceptionally rare' proposition on Eaton Place is expected to attract global interest.
Luxury design firm targets ‘next gen wealth’ with new sister-brand
New offering from Taylor Howes is aimed at developers & private clients seeking a 'quick turnaround and affordability'.
Less is moored: RBKC takes action against Chelsea ‘mega-boats’
Council updates on long-running saga at Chelsea Reach.
Sales hit £1.2bn at Chelsea Barracks
Developer Qatari Diar is rolling out the next phase of the flagship PCL scheme.
Well-known property consultancies join forces
Naismiths & Edmond Shipway boost capacity for 'broader range of sizeable and intricate projects' with new strategic partnership.
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