Research
Environmental risk now a ‘critical factor’ in UK property deals, industry survey finds
'Overwhelming' majority of property professionals report increased interest & anxiety about heat stress, energy efficiency & flooding.
Ranked: The world’s best cities for ‘living well’ in 2025
Swiss bank Julius Baer has analysed the top locations for wealthy folk 'looking to live the good life'.
Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
Ranked: ‘Best value’ London commuter towns for prime buyers in 2025
Analysis by Savills suggests those prepared to commute 60-90 minutes into the capital save an average of 55% on housing & transport costs.
‘Air conditioning could become a necessity for many buyers,’ claims London estate agency
Just 1.2% of current property listings mention air conditioning.
Ranked: Where people pay the most inheritance tax
Analysis of recently-released HMRC data reveals a 19% jump in the number of estates affected by IHT.
‘The London market has turned a corner,’ reports super-prime agency despite slump in £15mn+ sales
41% fewer ultra-prime sales were agreed in Prime Central London in the first half of this year compared to 2024, but Beauchamp Estates thinks the market is now 'levelling out'.
A sea view adds a third to a property’s value – Rightmove
Property portal reveals the price premium sellers are seeking for a home with a sea view in 2025.
HNW family offices show ‘ambivalence’ toward real estate investments
UBS has surveyed more than 300 single family offices around the world.
Claim: A million UK homes have seen values jump more than 50% in the last five years
But nearly one in six London properties have seen their value fall by more than 5% since the pandemic.
American, Chinese & Israeli tenants ‘dominate’ London’s luxury rental market in 2025
Super-prime lettings agency flags 'influx' of Hollywood A-listers looking for turn-key homes in North London, amongst other trends.
‘Golden Age of UK property investment is over,’ claims top wealth manager
Today's home buyers 'lack the same opportunity to build wealth through housing' as previous generations, says Rathbones.