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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.
Five factors shaping prime property demand right now
Savills' latest buyer and seller survey highlights how prime property buying intentions are evolving.
Ranked: Britain’s best places to live in 2022
Prime property buying agency Garrington has rated and ranked nearly 1,400 towns, cities and villages across the UK - measuring a dozen criteria ranging from green credentials and architectural beauty to…
Developers scale-back tall building projects in London
The number of planning applications to build skyscrapers in London has dropped by more than 13% in the last year, according to the ninth annual London Tall Buildings Survey by New London Architecture and…
Wealth Creation in 2022: Liam Bailey’s 11 key insights
Knight Frank’s Global Head of Research, Liam Bailey, shares his key insights from the 16th edition of the firm's flagship annual publication, The Wealth Report.
The service charge sweet-spot: How property developers can walk the line between affordability & amenity
Developers must walk the line between affordability and amenity, says Savills... This analysis shows where that line lies...
How to nudge homeowners to make their own homes more energy efficient
"We need a new approach" to encourage homeowners to go green, says John Rowlatt of De Montfort University.
‘The Return of the Roaring Twenties’: On Mayfair’s trophy home bonanza
"Like the 1920s we are seeing penthouses and mansions in Mayfair selling well and rising dramatically in value," says Peter Wetherell.
Buying Agent Survey: Competition hots up as the sector evolves
Demand for acquisition services is rising, reports LonRes - and so is the competition between firms…
‘Balance will be restored’: Key trends for international luxury property markets in 2022
“After a record-breaking year in luxury real estate, we anticipate that some balance will be restored to the market,” says Luxury Portfolio International after surveying nearly 5,000 affluent consumers.
Five Steps to Carbon Neutral Property: Green Building roadmap calls for a ‘transformative shift in industry practices’
The UK Green Building Council has set out a suite of "urgent measures and intervention" needed to bring the property sector up to sustainability scratch.
Branded residence growth accelerates as developers tap a ‘robust & profitable’ model
The number of "branded residence" developments around the world has jumped by 230% over the last decade, reports Savills, and is expected to nearly double again within five years.