Research
Interest rate rise ‘motivates two-thirds of home movers to act now’, claims estate agency
Rising mortgage rates are "driving homeowners to sell now rather than wait until 2023," says Jackson-Stops, noting that this is "boosting housing stock across the country and in turn, helping to balance…
One in three high-value homebuyers now buys beyond London
"The days of London being the default location of choice for high-value house purchases are increasingly behind us," says Search Acumen boss Andy Sommerville, "as big spending homebuyers look to invest…
Ranked: The world’s millionaire capitals in 2022
London has fallen further down the wealthiest city rankings, with fewer millionaires now calling the UK capital home than New York, Tokyo and San Francisco.
Ranked: The quickest months to sell a home
Analysis of Zoopla data by money.co.uk shows that April and May are the best months to market a property for sale.
Ranked: The top second home locations for wellness in 2022
Savills names the Côte d’Azur and Bali among the ultimate second home destinations worldwide, as post-pandemic buyers increasingly prioritise wellness and accessibility.
Tenant Trends 2022: Outside space still in high demand as energy efficiency gains traction
JLL’s 2022 tenant survey highlights the continued influence of lockdown experiences, as well as heightened concerns over costs of living.
Summer heat drives searches for air conditioned homes
The number of house-hunters searching Rightmove for homes with air con has nearly quadrupled in the last year.
London’s super-prime rental renaissance: Why renting has become a ‘cool’ choice for the wealthy
“There has been a shift in the perception of renting in the last few years,” says Isabella Birch Reynardson, head of super-prime lettings at Savills, as she explains why tenant demand is likely to…
Does adding space always add value to a home?
Research by Hamptons has found that 28% of homes sold in the UK had been extended by their owners, rising to more than a one in three in London.
Broadband, energy efficiency & pets are now top priorities for tenants
A survey by Carter Jonas has highlighted how the needs and wants of tenants have shifted through the pandemic.
Green Shift: Why a home’s sustainability credentials will soon be a deal-breaker
There is a clear shift towards more eco-conscious house-hunting, reports Rightmove - but high costs and confusion are thwarting many people's desire to improve their home's energy efficiency.
Resilient cities & resi opportunities: New trends & drivers in UK HNW real estate investment
Wealthy private client investors "have been operating against an unprecedented backdrop of macro-economic disruption," says Investec - but "these challenging times have failed to dampen sentiment and can…