Property Investment News
The world’s High Net Worth population grew 7.8% in 2021
North America retains its position as the top global region for the super-rich, while Europe has overtaken a "lacklustre" Asia-Pacific according to Capgemini’s new World Wealth Report.
Private rental stock has dropped by half since 2019 as landlords exit the market
Estate agency branches had an average of 15.6 properties available to rent in March this year, says Propertymark, down from 30.4 in March 2019.
‘Incredibly rare opportunity’ on Lancaster Gate pitched at £6mn+
“This is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a prime, freehold property with strong investment and development potential in a sought-after area of London," says Knight Frank - flagging the potential…
Grosvenor reports ‘significant improvement in financial performance’
The Duke of Westminster's property company plans to "significantly expand" its third-party co-investment model, allowing the business to pursue more diversification around the world.
BNP Paribas names new Head of Residential Capital Markets
Build-to-rent expert Andrew Screen has moved from Cortland to BNPPRE.
New new homes head for Knight Frank in the Midlands
Liam Smith is now leading Knight Frank's large Birmingham New Homes and Residential Investment team.
Residential investment set to surge by 65% this year, becoming a core asset class
Residential real estate has shifted from an alternative to a core asset class in the eyes of investors, says Knight Frank, as record amounts are pumped into the sector.
PCL landowners Capco & Shaftesbury in ‘advanced discussions’ to merge
Two of central London's great estates are set to merge, creating a vast property empire across the West End.
New JV launches with £40mn prime resi development project opposite Claridge’s
The Christou brothers' 1.61 London plans to develop multiple luxury projects in Central London with partners Urbanwise and Valpre Capital. A debut site in Mayfair sets the tone...
‘Weary’ buy-to-let sector sees lending drop 8%
The buy-to-let sector is "a tad weary," says the boss of property lender Octane Capital, as a result of what he calls a "war waged on the nation’s landlords" since 2015.
‘Most competitive rental market ever’ drives record rental price inflation
Average asking rents have risen by over 20% in Central London over the last year, and by 11% outside of the capital.
High inflation ‘lures investors back to buy-to-let’
Buy-to-let investors were behind 13.9% of homes sales across Great Britain in Q1 2022, says Hamptons - the highest proportion at this time of year since Stamp Duty changes in 2016.