Rightmove traffic surges as the property market re-opens
Property portal traffic jumped by 45% on Wednesday morning, as the Government eased the Coronavirus lockdown and made a surprise move to re-open the housing market; email enquiries to agents leapt by 70%.
RICS calls for Stamp Duty holiday as surveyors anticipate property market freefall
"These are exceptional circumstances," warn surveyors, "and the Government will need to consider all avenues that could feasibly rebuild confidence, bridging the gap between uncertainty and recovery.
Buyer demand bounced back immediately as the property market reopened
Rightmove points to some big potential changes in the post-pandemic property market, as many people "re-appraise their housing needs".
Three Phases: How prime London’s property market will emerge from the Covid-19 lockdown
The ongoing Coronavirus lockdown will be followed by a "mini-boom" in prime London's property market, predicts super-prime specialist estate agency Beauchamp.
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Knight Frank launches self-employed broker network
The 130-year-old estate agency has identified 36 London patches for affiliate brokers, as it looks to expand its sales coverage.
Strutt & Parker recruits Knight Frank Private Office dealmaker Robinson
Super-prime specialist joins broker team as BNP Paribas-backed agency continues to scale PCL operations.
REDD lands 12,000 sq ft mansion project in Notting Hill
Private client commission will see substantial villa reworked into 'best-in-class' family home.
Harrods Estates duo Dougramaji & Harte join Strutt & Parker
BNP Paribas-backed agency boosts Knightsbridge & Belgravia team as top PCL operators move on from Harrods Estates.
Agency reports £37mn deal run on Hamilton Terrace
Five sales tucked away on one St John’s Wood street, including two sizeable houses just last week.
The Whiteley reaches practical completion; full amenities line-up unveiled
Eight-year overhaul of London’s first department store has delivered 139 homes with 'best-in-class' facilities, a Six Senses hotel - and some new benchmarks for the sales market.
Resi developer & investor team up for €150mn luxury Marbella project
Major Spanish housebuilder confirms a 'strategic expansion' in the prime residential arena.
Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
Super-prime sales in Chelsea and Knightsbridge lead latest rundown of officially-recorded transactions.
In Pictures: Touring a rare Adam Brothers townhouse in Marylebone, asking £27.5mn
Brokers are expecting global interest in this 'generational opportunity' on Mansfield Street.
Middleton Advisors boosts Cotswolds buying team
Former Knight Frank agent Charlotte Hall has joined to advise buyers across the region’s most sought-after addresses.
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