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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…
Daejan moves back to private ownership
£270m share swoop to take the Freshwater family's investment vehicle back into private ownership for the first time in 60 years.
Latest mortgage data shows a resurgence of buy-to-let activity
The number of home-mover, remortgage and buy-to-let lending picked up in December, reports UK Finance.
Landlord numbers fall to a seven-year low
The average private rental portfolio size has risen as the number of landlords has dropped, reports Hamptons International. The national average rent increased by 3.6% in the last year.
Resi development land values tick up
Development land values are rising again after two years of no growth; "higher costs associated with building energy efficient and sustainable homes are putting pressure on land values," says Savills.
American rental operator Blueground launches first London apartments
Turnkey rental home operator plans to build a portfolio of 250 apartments in London by the end of the year.
Investor gets back into prime London with £100m debt deal
Developer Regal London has secured £100m of senior debt from ICG-Longbow for a resi development in St John's Wood.
Property investment giant launches into the UK build-to-rent market
American firm CA Ventures has hired Tim Phillips to lead a £380m-a-year foray into Europe's BtR and PRS scene, starting with the UK.
Meyer Bergman joins forces with CC Land for £1.25bn Whiteleys scheme
Meyer Bergman and CC Land have formed a joint venture to bring forward the ambitious reinvention of the Bayswater landmark, with additional backing from Apollo.
Resi investors shun Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is transitioning into a place to live as well as work, says Savills; a third of buyers in the area are international, and over a third of households earn more than £100k a year.
LCP & APG team up for new hotel brand; launch with prime South Ken acquisition
London Central Portfolio has formed a joint venture with APG (which recently teamed up with Delancey to buy Earls Court), acquiring the Harrington Hall site in South Kensington as an inaugural "lifestyle…
UK Sotheby’s Realty to ‘explore tokenisation’ of two luxury properties
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has partnered with PropTech platform Smartlands to look into blockchain-powered fractional ownership options for a London penthouse and a Greek villa.