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London’s £5m-plus sector has been “surprisingly active” in 2020, as HNW buyers look to “take advantage of the value in the market”. Transactions above this price point in the first three quarters were up 12% on the same period in 2019…
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The latest research by high-net-worth mortgage brokers reveals the cost of buying at the top-end of the market across each Commonwealth nation and how it differs both globally and with or without the Queen as head of state. Analysis on…
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After 13 years, prime property prices across the UK have topped their pre Global Financial Crisis peak, having risen by +1.7% in the three months to the end of September. Average prime values outside of London have climbed beyond their…
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According to the Global House Price Index for Q2, 2020, Turkey leads the annual rankings with prices up 25% year-on-year. But it’s worth noting inflation currently sits at around 12%. European countries occupy eight of the top 10 rankings this…
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Overseas buyers face a “complex series of considerations” in the coming quarter, with tax changes, volatility in the currency markets and logistical issues all in play – but for those brave enough to transact before the next stamp duty deadline…
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The global pandemic hasn’t quite been enough to drive wealthy house hunters out of the property market. But it has changed what they’re looking for: big houses—preferably in the countryside. Around the world, the spread of COVID-19 and the ensuing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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