Second homes account for 29% of London property transactions
“Some may frown upon second home owners, but the fact of the matter is that the vast majority are buy-to-let landlords, not high-end homeowners restricting stock availability by purchasing rarely used holiday retreats," comments Octane Capital boss Jonathan Samuels.
Demand for prime London property bounces back as top-end buyers return
"We’ve seen a real mark of intent from high-end buyers" in prime London, says estate agency boss, as demand climbs after slow start to the year.
Super-prime property market activity hits six-year high in London
“Property’s reputation as an inflation-hedge gives it extra appeal, while the prospect of rising borrowing costs is injecting a degree of urgency into the market across all price points,” says Rory…
Omicron threatens to blow London’s property market recovery ‘off course’
Demand for London property has clearly perked up, says Knight Frank, but the trend is "dwarfed by what took place in 2020 as the escape to the country trend took hold."
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Grant J Bates Property installs new lettings boss
Ex-Hamptons associate director to spearhead prime lettings push at fast-growing luxury brokerage.
Ex-Savills & JLL duo take on Winkworth franchise in north London
Seasoned operators acquire Crouch End outpost & eye expansion.
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Maria Santurio to lead new hub connecting global clients with key markets across Spain.
Talking Heads: How a cyber-attack put the PCL property sector in limbo
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High-end estate agency opens Cotswolds HQ
Boutique firm expands with flagship base in Oxfordshire hotspot.
Buyer picks up rare project on Belgravia’s Chester Square
Unmod townhouse on arguably the neighbourhood's classiest garden square sold off a £11.95mn guide.
A Reflection of Change: Harry Dawes on how PCL agency has evolved
A seasoned London agent reflects on market cycles, career paths and the rise of alternative models.
Dubai luxury scheme sells out on launch after 3,000-broker preview
DIFC Zabeel District’s first resi development fully sold as city's market momentum continues.
Boutique comms team picks up St John’s Wood Square brief
Ebury Comms to lead global communications for 5.5-acre super-prime project in NW London.
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