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How to prevent a basement dig from sinking a rental investment
James Robinson explains how he is advising an increasing number of PCL landlord clients dealing with noisy construction works, and looks at the questions raised in regard to disclosure...
The smart money is making a move in London, but will these early shoots bear fruit?
A US tycoon's recent ultra-prime splurge has helped boost sentiment in the capital, write Richard & Sophie Rogerson, but the key challenges remain for all buyers...
Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
New-build St John's Wood mansion tops the March rundown, after fetching the substantial sum of £38.5m
Grosvenor: ‘We will have to work harder & cleverer to deliver returns anywhere near those we have seen in recent years’
Sterling's depreciation helps Grosvenor Group post 'better than expected' profits despite an annual fall
The ten most expensive Russian-owned properties in London are worth a combined £1.1 billion
'Conservatively' valued at £170m, Roman Abramovich's palatial pile on Kensington Palace Gardens is the number one Russian-owned trophy home in London, according to a new rundown...
Lies & Statistics: On the lost art of valuing property
Portals have given vendors the ability to do their own research, but gauging the right asking price remains beyond the reach of machines, says Patrick Alvarado
‘We suspect house prices will rise only 1% over the year and would not be at all surprised if they stagnate’ – EY
EY's Spring ITEM Club predicts muted property price growth ahead, with a 'limited' upside even if a Brexit deal is agreed. A no deal exit could see house prices fall by 5% in 2020
Old rectories & manor houses ‘offer the best value for money’; barn conversions are the priciest ‘quintessentially English’ homes per square foot
Big manor houses and old rectories tend to be the most expensive "quintessentially English" homes in a village, but they're a fair bit cheaper per square foot than cottages or barn conversions, says Jackson-Stops.
Developing for the Future: On the healthy benefits of green building
New sustainable building regulations present an opportunity to address and improve other aspects of property design, says Olga Turner of sustainability and well-being consultancy Ekkist
London’s prime property prices paint pretty picture for buyers – Coutts
Vendors are slashing prices by an average of 13% - and 21% in the £10m+ range - as transaction volumes slow to a six-year low, reports the Queen's bank...
Brexit is ‘now properly biting as an excuse to do nothing’ – Property Vision
The last year has not been good news for sellers in Prime Central London, says buying agency Property Vision - although 'the more savvy international buyers are starting to get interested and this is translating…
Signed & Sealed: Why the humble ‘For Sale’ board could be the answer for weary vendors
The incredible commercial potency of the simple 'For Sale' or 'To Let' board is underestimated by the consumer, and sadly, even by some estate agents, says Trevor Abrahmsohn;