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Coronavirus has ‘completely wrecked’ the housing market bounce as viewings slump
"It seems likely that Covid-19, combined with last month’s floods, will have completely wrecked any positive effects that political certainty since the general election may have provided to the housing…
Global indoor air quality benchmark launches
Ekkist founder Olga Turner Baker has launched a new venture, teaming up with Metrikus to create AirRated, which provides property developers and owners with a "global benchmark for Indoor Air Quality".
Budget 2020: Property industry reactions to the non-resident Stamp Duty surcharge & more
It was not unexpected, but the new 2% Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers is not particularly welcome either, say most of our prime residential property industry insiders...
#IWD2020: Superstar women in property
With International Women's Day shining a spotlight on gender issues around the world, PrimeResi profiles twelve property industry leaders pushing the boundaries and changing the game...
Inside & Out: Andrew Shirley on why resi developers are tapping wellness trends
When it comes to residential property development, there’s more to wellbeing than just adding a new spa, says Andrew Shirley.
Decade of Virtue: Liam Bailey on the seismic rise of ESG, wellness & impact investing
As Knight Frank publishes its 14th Wealth Report, Global Head of Research Liam Bailey explores the big theme dominating the high net worth agenda right now: "the seismic change being brought about through…
‘London leavers’ are now younger than ever as the capital’s price premium pushes people out
You can get a lot more property for your money outside of the capital; 953 extra square feet, on average, say LonRes & Hamptons as they analyse the latest trends in "London leavers".
MIPIM postponed to June after coronavirus prompts exodus
Europe's biggest property networking event, MIPIM, has been pushed back from 10th March until the 2nd June.
Learning from other cultures is key to shaping our industry
As Europe's biggest networking jamboree faces an exodus of big names over coronavirus fears, Chris Dietz of global real estate community LeadingRE explains why meeting new people and learning about different…
Housebuilding ban on floodplains isn’t enough – flood-prone communities should take back control
As thousands of homes across the UK are affected by floods, Professor Hannah Cloke wades in with some harsh truths and good advice...
‘The London market is bouncing like a spring lamb, but keep your feet on the ground and don’t always follow the herd’
Reassured by safety in numbers, househunters have flocked back to the market at the same time, writes buying agent Guy Meacock - but they now face a very different landscape...
Philip Eddell of Savills on advising the new lords & ladies of the manor
Prompted by a rock star's purchase of a manor house in the late 90s, Philip Eddell decided to set up a niche advisory service for new owners of significant properties;