Students outpace corporate tenants in rental market ‘sprint’
With supply levels running so low, ‘frustrated’ companies are having to consider outer-lying parts of the capital and alternative options to house their employees, reports Knight Frank.
Students return to bolster Prime Central London’s rental market
Domestic and international students account for a quarter of all Dexters' tenant applications in central London, rising to well over two-thirds in some educational enclaves; the estate agency has ranked…
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Wealthy tenants act fast as London’s super-prime rental market surges in uncertain times
Demand for expensive rental homes in London has escalated this year, but supply is tightening - meaning some super-prime lets are being agreed in double-quick time as tenants look to beat the competition…
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London rental market activity booms, but prices face downward pressure
Chestertons has reported a 45% increase in new tenancies in London this September compared to last - but supply is running high, forcing many more landlords to cut rents.
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Savills announces latest raft of promotions
'The fact that we remain number 1 agent in the UK for sales above £500k is, to me, proof that our people development strategy is working', says UK resi boss Andrew Perratt.
Boutique agency expands with double acquisition in west London
Wilfords swoops on firms in South Ken & Notting Hill and eyes further targets in SW London.
Mayfair agency seals another super-prime deal as local market ‘booms’
Luxury Arts and Crafts townhouse on Aldford Street finds a buyer, following sale of £25mn former embassy on nearby Park Street.
Profits plunge at Savills as global property markets ‘normalise’
Global property consultancy reports a sharp contraction in revenue and profits, but Chief Exec Mark Ridley suggests 'most markets appear to be past the moment of peak uncertainty.'
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New 42-storey tower promises to ‘put Earls Court onto London’s skyline’
The first phase of the long-playing 40-acre West London regeneration project will feature a striking 'sustainable beacon', a 4.5 acre public park, and up to 1,000 new homes.
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Savills recruits JLL’s Dowling to lead Cheltenham team
Ken Dowling was head of JLL's Kensington office, but has now moved to the Cotswolds.
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In Pictures: Inside a 10,000 sq ft Notting Hill super-home, asking £21mn
Remodelled 1850s villa has its own wellness centre and space for an art gallery.
Five Minutes With: Makoto Fukui of Schroders on delivering a super-prime build-to-rent scheme in PCL
'London is slightly playing catch up to the rest of the world when it comes to luxury BTR,' says fund manager for The Knightsbridge Estate.
Mixed-use Mayfair gem changes hands
Freehold building on Albemarle Street trades for the first time in over 20 years as deals continue to flow in the exclusive neighbourhood.
Buyer swoops on Aston Martin penthouse with bespoke DBX included
Final Sky Penthouse sold as top-end branded scheme in Miami nears completion.
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Prices & sales slip in Prime London but market still ‘operating normally’
'Discounts, reductions and time on the market are all broadly in line with long-term trends,' reports LonRes.
RICS launches ‘pioneering’ best practice standards for residential retrofits
Fresh guidance aims to 'revolutionise retrofitting practices across the UK.'
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Boutique development opp hits the market in Hampstead
Rare project on Netherhall Gardens has scope for a 17-unit scheme with a GDV of £27mn