Buying Agent: ‘There is real scope for there to be a whirlwind of activity in the first quarter of next year’
Who could have anticipated that 2020 would prove to be one of the best years for those operating in the prime property market, writes Ed Heaton as he runs through some of the key trends to emerge in both London and the country, and looks ahead to what could be an interesting Q1...
Edward Heaton is the founder of Heaton & Partners. He has a rare breadth of prime property experience gained over nearly 30 years in both central London (at Beauchamp Estates and Winkworth) and in the country (as a director of Savills and a partner of a regional firm). Edward acts for a diverse client base and has extensive knowledge of both residential and agricultural property.
Get set for the overseas buyer mini-boom
Following a return to a 1970s-style market dominated by domestic buyers, we can expect an influx of international investment this year - particularly from Asia - as lockdown measures ease across the world,…
Property prices in UK cities have risen by an average of 1.8% in the last year
Housing affordability has improved a bit in the UK's three most expensive cities, reports Zoopla, but getting on the first rung of the housing ladder is still out-of-reach for most
By PrimeResi
Peak buying season disappoints as London & SE stay under the weather
National prices edged upwards by the smallest of margins last month, reports LSL & Acadata, but the traditional Spring bounce in activity levels failed to materialise...
By PrimeResi
Companies in this article
Heaton & PartnersMost read
Luxury brokerage drafts trio of seasoned Central London agents from Savills
Mayfair-based property firm confirms more high-profile signings & trails its 'next phase of growth'.
Deal sealed on £18.75mn Holland Park townhouse
'When an exceptional house is correctly priced, demand can be strong,' reports agency.
One dollar millionaire leaving the UK ‘every 45 minutes’
Government under more pressure to rethink non-dom crackdown as research reveals scale of HNW 'exodus'.
London Square picks up prominent Ransome’s Wharf site opposite Chelsea Embankment
Property developer continues its dramatic run of prime London site acquisitions since becoming part of Aldar in late 2023.
By PrimeResi
In Pictures: A-list-approved Caribbean estate asks $39mn
'Legendary' villa at Amanyara in the Turks & Caicos Islands is the most expensive listing in the region right now.
Peak Luxury: Four Seasons penthouses to go on sale in Gstaad
Global hospitality firm appointed to manage 'iconic' property in glitzy Swiss ski resort.
In Pictures: Chelsea Waterfront’s Powerhouse reaches completion
Painstaking 15-year project has transformed a century-old SW London landmark into a striking new luxury apartment scheme.
Carter Jonas installs national resi sales boss
Dominic Bruneau will oversee the agency's network of 14 resi sales teams across the UK.
Investec backs Wentworth Estate super-home project
£11.5mn loan tees up latest endeavour by luxury developer Applegate Homes.
NDAs in prime property transactions: Essential privacy tool or negotiation hazard?
Top buying agent Jazmin Atkins evaluates the pros and cons of using confidentiality agreements in elite-level real estate deals.
LATEST ARTICLES
Spanish PM threatens to ban non-EU property buyers
'We are going to propose to ban non-EU foreigners from buying houses in our country,' said Pedro Sánchez.
By PrimeResi
DDRE Global founder to star at major US real estate industry event
Daniel Daggers will discuss what international expansion means for brokerages at the Inman Connect Conference in New York this week; as his luxury-focused firm reports a 70% rise in US buyer searches.
In Pictures: On the market for the first time in 700 years, seeking £21mn
Ripley Castle in Yorkshire has been home to the Ingilby family since the early 1300s.
By PrimeResi
Savills appoints its first ecologist
Joe Dance's role will include helping clients to meet their Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
Bumper start to 2025 for Savills Auctions
Grade II listed Knightsbridge townhouse to star in firm's biggest-ever January sale.