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Interview: Savills research chief Lucian Cook on decoding prime property data – and the signals to watch now
'Usually in the early stages of a recovery the prime markets lead the mainstream, but the reverse has been true of late': Discussing facts, figures & forecasts with one of Britain's foremost market commentators.
‘This could be the moment to act for global investors’: Evaluating the UK’s prime residential markets in an era of uncertainty
Middleton Advisors & Yolande Barnes explain why the stage is set for a renewed influx of overseas investment in PCL & country markets.
In Pictures: ‘One of the finest country estates in southern England’ seeks £58mn
Agents have been instructed to find a buyer for the extraordinary Laverstoke Park in Hampshire.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Knight Frank downgrades PCL house price growth forecast
'Needs-based' housing markets are likely to see prices rise faster than previously thought, but Knight Frank has cut its near-term forecast for Prime Central London 'due to the fact the political backdrop…
Property agents face ‘major changes’ as Material Information rules replaced
'The risks for non-compliance are potentially much higher' now, warns Propertymark, as Trading Standards removes Material Information guidance in favour of regulation under the new Digital Markets, Competition…
Alexander Lewis: Operation Dynamo & the housing crisis
Large planning permissions and funding commitments won’t deliver the houses we need today. We need the 'small boats', explains top resi development expert.
In Pictures: Luxury BTR tower with sky-high pool completes Shard ‘trilogy’
Long-running Renzo Piano-designed project, Shard Place, delivers 176 high-end rental apartments next to Western Europe’s tallest building & News UK’s HQ.
HMRC Research: Why overseas buyers choose UK property
The UK 'was seen as a safe investment, particularly amongst those buying high value properties,' conclude researchers after quizzing nearly 300 non-UK resident buyers five years ago.
From the small screen to the big smoke: On 25 years of Location, Location, Location & the re-evaluation of prime London property
Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.
Former Savills Director launches indie buying agency
After a successful career in Edinburgh & London estate agency, Charles McCosh's new venture provides property search services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Hertfordshire.
Super-prime developer lines up £225mn scheme in Notting Hill
Valouran continues to build pipeline of landmark projects, unveiling plans for a 'major play' on Westbourne Grove.