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Britain’s 19 new million-pound property markets
"The pandemic has left its mark on the UK property market by magnifying existing trends rather than re-writing the rulebook," says Knight Frank, as the firm identifies 19 new £1m+ property markets across…
UK buying agency numbers have doubled in just four years
The total number of registered buy-side agencies has breached 1,000 for the first time, PrimeResi reveals.
Investec backs Belgravia trophy home project with £16m loan
Renovation of Wilton Crescent mansion to deliver ‘flagship asset’ with a GDV north of £30m; PCL recovery to gain pace in the months ahead, says firm.
LCP founder’s new venture promises ‘a new alternative to renting’
Naomi Heaton‘s members’ club & lifestyle brand, The Other House, will be launching 200 ‘club flats’ at its first location in South Ken next year.
Veteran estate agency brand Humberts back on the expansion trail
“We feel now is the best time to be building on our success and re-starting our expansion programme,” says 179-year-old estate agency Humberts, which was bought out of administration just before the…
Savvy investors are swimming against the tide in global cities
Those who took advantage of staggering price depreciation in some of the world’s top centres are starting to reap the rewards, writes Mickey Alam Khan…
Strutt & Parker doubles UK house price forecast for 2021
“The demand for new ways of living will drive the market for many years to come," says national estate agency Strutt & Parker as it suggests that UK house prices will rise by up to 35% over the next…
Is this the last property boom? Economists predict ‘the death of house price cycles’
Property markets are surging around the world. But "there are good reasons to think this will mark the last house price boom for the next 30 years," says Capital Economics.
From selling to buying: On the value of understanding both sides of the deal
Buying agent Fran Moynihan, formerly head of Savills’ waterfront division, explains the importance of understanding how selling agents operate…
In Pictures: Ten highlights from the 2021 Open House Festival
London's Open House Festival showcases some of the capital's most fascinating buildings, landscapes, infrastructure, and community projects, with many opening up to the public for the first time since…
Major property companies enjoy pandemic-induced revenue boom
Property PLCs including Rightmove, Savills, Foxtons, LSL, Connells, Purplebricks, OnTheMarket and Berkeley Group have seen huge increases in revenue compared to corresponding periods in both 2020 and…
Private equity investor takes majority stake in luxury property brokerage Engel & Völkers
Permira has agreed to buy the majority of Engel & Völkers, which is gearing up to re-enter the UK market.