Tom Bill: UK housing & economic data defy gloomy government warnings
The latest figures show annual house price growth and transaction volumes are rising, which don’t indicate the economy is ailing, notes Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Tom Bill: Jobs data stands out in a blizzard of economic news
For the housing market, last week’s wage data was more significant than news of a recession, explains Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Tom Bill: Don’t read too much into current UK housing market data
KF's UK resi research chief explains why we are unlikely to see much clarity on the longer-term trajectory for house prices until March next year...
Tom Bill: Companies reassess UK relocation plans due to economic squeeze
Economic headwinds, rising rents and tech layoffs mean corporate relocations to London are down on last year.
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Super-prime agency lines up brokerage model expansion
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Knight Frank: Middle East conflict will impact UK housing market in four stages
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Freehold Marylebone mansion block heads to auction
33-home building is being sold by order of the Howard de Walden Estate, which has owned the land for over 300 years.
Savills installs new head of Fulham sales
Tom Reeves takes charge of multi-office operation in SW London following the retirement of Emma Stead, who spent over thirty years with the agency.
Savills reports flurry of £10mn-plus country deals
Agency tucks away £112mn worth of super-prime country piles as HNW buyers make their move.
Sales hit halfway mark at luxury Kensington scheme
Residence One says its Allen House project has 'consistently outperformed other schemes'
Middleton Advisors boosts Cotswolds buying team
Former Knight Frank agent Charlotte Hall has joined to advise buyers across the region’s most sought-after addresses.
NYC lines up ‘pied-à-terre tax’ on $5mn+ second homes
State-first measure targeting ultra-wealthy and global elite announced by Mayor Mamdani.
Prime London sales market still struggling as uncertainty reigns
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