Scottish estates see ‘significant shift in buyer types’
Strutt & Parker notes a sharp increase in 'traditional' buyers of Scottish estates, as demand from investors dips.
Surveyors report ‘upward shift’ in housing market activity
The latest survey of surveyors 'provides some grounds for encouragement around the sales market', says RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn, although house prices continued to fall in February.
London agency flags ‘growing buyer confidence’ as sales activity jumps
Chestertons has seen a sharp increase in both offers made and new sales instructions compared to last year.
Rightmove reports ‘tentatively promising’ new year start as buyer & seller activity jump
20% more sales were agreed in the opening week of this year than in the same period last year, while the traditional January asking price rise is more than double the 20-year average.
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Hamptons' research chief runs through the tax runners & riders that could hit the residential market on 26th November.
Big London agency calls the bottom of the market
Chestertons says it has spotted the telltale signs that confidence is about to return.
£70mn deal streak for Strutts’ Estates & Farms team
A strong autumn market saw the agency conclude 'landmark' sales in Wiltshire & Surrey - and tee up some big transactions for the coming weeks.
Agents report ‘extraordinary’ sales & lettings run in North Surrey
Knight Frank handled £106mn-worth of property sales & saw a 171% jump in super-prime lettings in the area through Q3.
Cotswold estate agency teams up with interior design studio
'This collaboration allows us to bring a thoughtful, lifestyle-driven element to the service we offer,' says Butler Sherborn's Elizabeth D’ Allemagne.
Buyers compete over rare unmod townhouse in Notting Hill
Stucco-fronted property just off Westbourne Grove went for well above asking after becoming available for the first time in over 40 years.
Knightsbridge apartment reportedly sells for £26mn below original purchase price
Financial Times flags notable recent transaction at high-profile ultra-luxury resi scheme.
UAE developer announces major acquisition in East London
Arada has agreed to buy an 80% stake in the £2.5bn Foster + Partners-designed Thameside West regeneration project.
Burrows to head expanding brokerage’s New Homes division
Seasoned new-build specialist brings senior-level experience from Strutt & Parker, CBRE & John D Wood.
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PCL sellers open to offers as buying activity slows
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