The myth of London’s foreign buyers
Does London’s property market need foreign buyers?
London's resi development pipeline is likely to pump an extra £8bn into the UK economy, according to some research by London Central Portfolio.
By Prime Resi
Juwai’na Buy in London? PCL property attracting more sophisticated international buyers
The appetite for prime central London property from the world's wealthy seems insatiable, says James Bailey, and international investors - particularly from China - are getting ever-more sophisticated…
By Prime Resi
Singapore buyers bagging bargains in Prime Central London
Overseas investors are bagging ginormous bargains on London property, as exchange rates effectively discount prices by up to 27%, according to the latest from Hamptons.
By Prime Resi
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Plans submitted for significant 89-home refurb scheme in South Ken
Wellcome is looking to upgrade a portfolio of 34 townhouses on Evelyn Gardens, transforming former student accommodation into high spec homes.
By PrimeResi
Penthouse overlooking Lord’s makes market debut, seeking £10mn minimum bid
Home of Cricket-facing apartment with 100-ft terrace is being offered for sale for the first time, with all proceeds due to go to charity.
Off-market properties outnumbering online listings by 5:1 in PCL, says buying agency
Fear of not having seen everything available is now the main factor weighing on buyers’ minds and undermining confidence, reports Eccord.
Rupert Collingwood: The property ladder is freezing from the top down
If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.
In Pictures: Caudwell unveils €29m Riviera trophy home with Windsor links
Marquee residence at Le Provençal is the region's biggest new listing this spring, says developer.
Forecasts Recast: Influential analysts downgrade prime property prospects as outlook darkens
Knight Frank, JLL, Savills and Strutt & Parker have all cut house price forecasts in the last few weeks. PrimeResi checks where the market stands as we head into H2.
By PrimeResi
Buying agency ‘seal of approval’ seeks to help home-buyers pick trusted advisors
First In The Door's Prime Property Seal of Accreditation™ aims to create 'a curated network of best-in-class advisors.'
By PrimeResi
Estate agency named among UK’s fastest-growing firms
Self-employed firm The Agency UK was the only estate agency to feature in this year's Sunday Times 100 ranking of high-growth private businesses.
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