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‘There is still a long way to go’ to close the property sector’s gender pay gap
The UK real estate industry's gender pay gap has narrowed in the last year, but 'disappointing' and 'worrying' figures from the latest salary survey by the RICS and Macdonald & Co reveal that men in property…
‘Fortune Favours the Bold’: Eight tips for prime property buyers in an uncertain market
'It's impossible to say if we've hit the bottom of the market in Prime Central London,' says top-end property consultancy Sterling Private Office - but 'those buying now could see phenomenal returns';
Global luxury property price growth has slowed to its lowest level since 2012
Residential property prices in the world’s top 100 city and second home markets increased by an average of just 1.3% in the last year, according to Knight Frank's Prime International Residential Index.
Work begins on next phase of Chelsea Barracks as Qatari Diar ‘commits to London’
Developer picks Multiplex to deliver fourth phase of Belgravia super-scheme after taking some time to consider next steps
London reclaims its title as the world’s top wealth centre, despite Brexit
"Hard Brexit, no Brexit, Brexit-lite: whatever the outcome, London will remain the leading global wealth centre in 2019.
Prime Is An Island: How the prime locations of London have evolved
Industry veterans William Carrington & Rupert des Forges tell the fascinating story of how London's premier postcodes have changed over the past few decades, and share their unique insight into the demands…
Avenue Road crowned ‘North London’s premier address’ as £500m mega-mansion building boom takes shape
Leafy St John's Wood thoroughfare has overtaken The Bishop's Avenue & Winnnington Road in terms of UHNW buyer appeal, asserts local agency Aston Chase, and is now up there with the likes of Kensington…
PEPs, SARs & MLROs: An A to Z of Anti-Money Laundering
As "gatekeepers", estate agents play a crucial role in the UK Government's ongoing efforts to stamp out money laundering and terrorism financing.
Foxtons swings to a loss as London market woes continue
61-branch estate agency reports a pre-tax loss of £17.2m, down from a profit of £6.5m in 2017, as sales revenues tumble 15%
Studio Ashby’s Sophie Ashby on inspiration, Instagram & building a successful interior design business
INTERVIEW: Studio Ashby founder Sophie Ashby talks us through her rise to the top of London's interior design scene - from her very first commission to delivering acclaimed projects at high-profile developments…
‘Renting remains more cost effective than buying’, says Winkworth
Estate agency's analysis argues that average rents in London have risen by just 2% since 2006, while sold prices have escalated by 55%.
Why buyers are looking longer and harder at short leases
Properties with very short leases are not striking fear into buyers like they once did, as turbulent market conditions widen their appeal...