Six property market trends to watch in 2022
Hamptons has just published its house price forecasts for the years ahead, predicting the start of a new market cycle in 2024/5. Here the team outlines the key trends to watch in the coming 12 months.
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UK buyer swoops on marquee penthouse at boutique Mayfair scheme
Agents confirm sale of largest penthouse at Three Kings Mayfair for over £8.5mn, as domestic demand continues to trend upward across PCL.
Rumourmill: Chancellor ‘plotting mansion tax raid’ on £2mn+ homes
More speculation about potential tax hikes in November's Budget event.
Battersea Power Station owner reportedly mulls sale
It is suggested that BNP Paribas has been brought in to 'explore options' for the sale of non-residential parts of the landmark building.
Telegraph: ‘How Britain’s most expensive house became a £250mn white elephant’
2-8a Rutland Gate is 'a barometer of the vigour of London’s so-called 'super prime' property market', says journalist Jonathan Ford.
Tapping the Top End: Lucian Cook on the potential impact of taxing luxury homes
As the Treasury signals tax changes, Savills' Head of Residential Research examines their potential impact on the prime property market.
Knight Frank’s Rory Penn on resilience, recalibration & finding opportunity in London’s prime property market
Q&A: The high-profile agency's London sales chief reveals a big-ticket deal tally and shares how the business is navigating 'peak uncertainty'.
Property & Pre-Budget Propaganda: Charles Curran on the real effects of policy leaks & speculation
Maskells' MD reflects on how the recent raft of terrifying predictions are impacting on activity in the prime market - and why opportunistic buyers are still pressing ahead.
Industry Reactions: Renters’ Rights Bill gains Royal Assent
New laws represent 'seismic' changes for landlords, tenants & letting agents.
London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
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