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UK House Price Growth 10.09.20

U.K. house prices saw their biggest growth since 2016 in August, climbing to a record high, according to Britain’s longest-running barometer of the property market. The Halifax House Price Index, which is run by analysis company IHS Markit, found that…

World’s Best Connected Resorts 26.08.20

With many buyers now unshackled from daily commutes, exotic leisure destinations are becoming a viable option for those able to work from home. With this shift, slothful broadband has gone from an annoyance to a dealbreaker, but Savills have helpfully…

Mixed Reviews to Overhaul of Planning System 17.08.20

The Government has launched a consultation into a sweeping overhaul of the English planning system The over-arching reform to streamline the planning process by slashing red tape and modernising “sluggish” and “outdated” procedures is enjoying mixed views. Housing Secretary Robert…

Thumbs Up to Developer Planning Reforms 12.08.20

It’s an understatement to say that the landmark planning reforms from the Government are a step in the right direction. For too long big brand housebuilders have had a stranglehold over the sector, allowing them to drip feed developments as…

Significant Leasehold Reform To Transform Future of Home Ownership 05.08.20

The Law Commission has unleashed a suite of important leasehold reform proposals, with ambitions “to transform the future of home ownership in England and Wales”. If enacted, the reforms would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to buy their…

Outperforming Expectations Under Lockdown 29.07.20

Activity may have plunged, but global super-prime property markets “outperformed expectations” under lockdown, with 153 sales going through above $10m since March. The very top end of the international property market slowed sharply but “didn’t buckle” in the face of…

High-Priced Country Houses Are UK’s Top Performers 22.07.20

According to Knight Frank, country houses valued at £5m-plus saw the strongest price growth of any property type in the UK in the three months to June, due to interest in country living and the greater ability of buyers in…

International Cities Enjoy Property Sales Recovery 14.07.20

Despite localised outbreaks, a number of global cities are seeing sales volumes continue to recover with April so far looking to be the low point for residential activity. New outbreaks have emerged in parts of the US (Southern & Western…

Global Cities Shake Up 08.07.20

The Global Residential Cities Index increased by 4.3% in the 12 months to March, its highest annual rate of growth since Q3 2017. Manila has again topped Knight Frank’s Global Residential Cities Index, with annual price inflation hitting 22% in Q1….

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