'The London market is bouncing like a spring lamb, but keep your feet on the ground and don’t always follow the herd'
Reassured by safety in numbers, househunters have flocked back to the market at the same time, writes buying agent Guy Meacock - but they now face a very different landscape...
Guy joined Prime Purchase in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the foremost authorities on the prime central London market. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the most desirable postcodes in the capital, while his incredibly strong work ethic ensures his clients are one step ahead of the competition. Guy’s ability to interpret a client’s brief, whether the property is for their own use or investment, has earned him an enviable reputation. Increasingly, he represents our international buyers who value his thorough understanding of the buying process, rational approach and considerable credibility in the marketplace.
What to read next
Back to work: How the London property market is really faring
While a move to the country may the be trend du jour, the bright lights of the capital will be turned back on in time, says Guy Meacock
By Guy Meacock
Super-prime property market activity hits six-year high in London
“Property’s reputation as an inflation-hedge gives it extra appeal, while the prospect of rising borrowing costs is injecting a degree of urgency into the market across all price points,” says Rory…
Sellers hesitate as ‘a whiff of uncertainty’ curbs the Spring property market
The number of sellers listing their property is only growing gradually as the traditional selling season arrives, says Knight Frank's research head.
By Tom Bill
Companies in this article
Prime PurchaseMost read
New platform opens door to distressed property deals
Exclusive: Receiv-r promises an early heads-up on property and land opps - and already has a big-name brokerage on board.
£37.5mn Banda-designed super-duplex unveiled at The OWO
In Pictures: Top-end studio delivers 3,804 sq ft heritage-inspired residence at luxury Raffles-branded scheme in Whitehall.
Where did the Knightsbridge buyer go? James Moran on PCL’s shifting geography
Middleton Advisors' London sales boss explores the changing fortunes of one of the capital’s most famous enclaves - and where today’s moneyed purchasers have been turning their attention.
By James Moran
In Pictures: Historic Cotswold estate hits the market at £15mn
Substantial pile with Sims Hilditch interiors and a party barn launches with autumn selling season in full swing.
Government ramps up plans to regulate property agents
Update Industry Reactions: Ministers unveil licensing regime and independent regulator, going much further than proposals announced last year.
Alexander Main brings in senior hire for big lettings push
Former Domus Nova & Foxtons operator joins line-up to lead ambitious two-year-old agency’s new division.
Grand Registry: Surveying the latest big-ticket deals to hit the official record
Land Registry data reveals a telling resale at one of Kensington’s most prestigious schemes, alongside a clutch of eight-figure deals across the capital.
Savills recruits new resi sales head in Guernsey
Agency hires former Chestertons manager to run its expanding team on the island.
Value is in the eye of the buyer: Frances McDonald on Prime Central London’s new market reality
The Savills research chief highlights key trends at play in PCL, including some surprising statistics...
What does the latest Savills survey tell us about buyer & seller demand right now?
Agency's consumer poll picks up on a sharp turnaround in moving intentions, led by London, despite lingering political and tax uncertainty.
LATEST ARTICLES
Super-prime London scheme lands double win at global branded residence awards
Raffles-branded project takes European and urban titles at inaugural awards programme for booming sector.
Record transfer window kicks off super-prime rental bonanza
Savills handled more than 20 player and manager relocations over the summer, including a string of deals in Cheshire at more than £30k a month.
Property billionaire swaps Holland Park for Monaco
David Reuben becomes the latest big name to leave the UK, joining a Monaco set now controlling some £77bn of Rich List wealth.
Prime London rents climb as landlord squeeze tightens supply
Knight Frank blames rising borrowing costs and 'increased taxation and red tape' for the capital's dwindling rental supply.
By PrimeResi
London Square owner racks up £1bn-worth of Abu Dhabi sales in a week
International buyers drive bumper sales tally for Aldar across two waterfront launches.
By PrimeResi