Research
Revealed: The 15 local authorities that block one in two residential planning applications
Planners in London and the South East refuse the highest proportion of housebuilding proposals.
The Rise & Rise of Branded Residences: 12 industry experts explore the trends, challenges & future of the sector
A panel of experts and industry insiders from The Luxury Property Forum explore the evolution, the challenges and the future of branded residences.
Ranked: England’s second home & property investment hotspots
Two prime London markets are driving second home market activity, says estate agency after checking Stamp Duty records.
Ranked: The world’s 50 wealthiest cities in 2024
London has lost 10% of its high net worth population over the last ten years, pushing the UK capital down to fifth place on a list of the world's most millionaire-heavy cities.
600 new towers set to transform London’s skyline amid ‘huge changes’ for tall buildings
But 'momentum has slowed considerably' for high-rise residential development projects, says NLA.
Estate agencies up recruitment activity
'Many estate agents are now looking to push forward with their plans to hire in order to help them facilitate an uplift in business,' suggests eXp boss after noting an increase in property job listings.
Service charges have jumped by an average of 8.4% in the last year
'The value of flats where the service charge is disproportionate to the services on offer has come under downward pressure,' says Hamptons.
Revealed: London’s ‘most desirable neighbourhoods’
Savills has used socio-economic and health data from the Census alongside house price records to rank the capital's top enclaves for prime and super-prime property buyers.
Ranked: Britain’s most expensive streets in 2024
Rightmove's data shows a marked increase in buying interest in London's top-tier postcodes compared to last year, as the portal highlights addresses with the highest asking prices for sale and rent across…
Gender discrimination is still rife in the property industry
Unchained's 'Voice of the Agent' survey reveals continued inequality within the property industry alongside some more positive notes on professional development, proptech and market prospects.
Online agents’ market share falls as self-employed brokers gain ground
'We do not see hybrid agents posing a significant challenge to traditional high-street agents but that could change if the self-employed model continues to grow in popularity,' says TwentyEA Director,…
The Rise of ‘Quiet Luxury’: How (some) HNW home-owners are moving away from ‘flashy displays of wealth’
'Flashy is out, and quiet luxury is here to stay,' declares Christie’s International Real Estate, as the firm's brokers suggest less is more for affluent 'Gen Z' home-buyers.