South Hams declares ‘housing emergency’ as property prices & Airbnb numbers rocket
Councillors in Salcombe and Dartmouth say they have "no choice but to declare a Housing Crisis", prompted by the conversion of many properties to Airbnbs and a sharp increase in outsiders moving into the area.
Property prices fall in the South East for the first time since 2011
The average property price in London was 3.8% lower in February this year compared to the same month last year, according to the latest official UK HPI, and 1.8% lower in the South East.
Re-starting the housing market: Industry reactions to the easing of the Coronavirus lockdown for the property sector
It will not come as any great surprise that most in the property industry are pleased to be able to get back to work after seven weeks in lockdown.
‘End stamp duty to rebalance the housing market’ – RICS
20% of surveyors believe replacing Stamp Duty with a modernised Council Tax would benefit the property market and wider economy
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Firm responds to 'growing demand' for its services in & around Kew, Chiswick, Brentford & Acton.
In Pictures: Pawson-designed ‘masterpiece’ up for sale in Mayfair
Minimalist 1987 creation was designed by the acclaimed architect for the renowned art collector Doris Lockhart Saatchi.
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.
London Square picks up prime Vauxhall development site
Resi developer continues its acquisition spree in central London.
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'
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.
‘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'.
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