'Why the housing ladder doesn't exist any more'
The FT's Thomas Hale has written an interesting piece (with lots of sums), arguing that the traditional lifetime escalation from a first-time buyer's flat to a family-sized house is now 'a myth that young people cling to, without any basis in reality'.
Survey highlights public concern over housing
“The housing crisis is an economic, social and human catastrophe," says the Chartered Institute of Housing. "But it can be solved"
‘End stamp duty to rebalance the housing market’ – RICS
20% of surveyors believe replacing Stamp Duty with a modernised Council Tax would benefit the property market and wider economy
London needs a £4.9bn annual Government subsidy to deliver enough affordable housing
A new report indicates that London needs a massive seven-fold increase in Government funding to deliver affordable homes
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Savills instructed on £45mn Georgian estate with over 1,700 acres
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‘Exceptionally rare’ Cadogan Square cottage sells off-market
Freehold gem with garden and parking, available for the first time in half a century, changes hands following discreet campaign.
In Pictures: High-tech Hampstead mansion project pitched at £29.95mn
Recently-established agency Draper London has been instructed to sell a tech maven's north London work-in-progress, complete with 'Batcave' style basement.
The developer’s view: Why delivering super-prime homes in London is getting tougher
Andri Chanturia examines the challenges facing the capital’s top-end projects - from planning bottlenecks to rising build costs and global supply chain delays - and how delivery strategies are adapting…
Residence One expands into high-end construction
Luxury developer behind more than £400mn of PCL projects launches dedicated construction division as demand grows for experienced contractors.
Foxtons adds investment guru as non-exec
Farah Buckley 'brings considerable expertise in growth, innovation and strategy ... with a particular focus on technology.'
Behind the Railings: A lawyer’s guide to buying on London’s garden squares
From access rights to estate management schemes, the legal intricacies of the capital's private garden squares can catch out purchasers - and sometimes even their advisers - warns Robert Barham.
Prime London sales market picks up as under-offers turn into transactions
Latest LonRes analysis suggests buyer activity is improving and agents are feeling more positive, though vendors are still facing tough competition.
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Residence One expands into high-end construction
Luxury developer behind more than £400mn of PCL projects launches dedicated construction division as demand grows for experienced contractors.
Built on Rock: Richard Rogerson on why London’s luxury property market remains structurally sound
Beneath all the noise and commotion, demand for super-prime homes has held firm - with deal volumes running above the long-term average, reports top buying agent.