Luxury Real Estate Blog and News

Brexit could knock 5% off house prices

February 23, 2016 - United Kingdom

If the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union, house prices could fall 5%, warns a leading online estate agent.

UK expands shared home ownership scheme

December 11, 2015 - United Kingdom

The UK government is to make it easier for young couple to get in the housing ladder by expanding the right to shared ownership.

World Heritage Sites and property prices

November 24, 2015 - United Kingdom

Property site Zoopla found that properties located near Unesco sites cost an average of 27% more, or £77,993, than the average UK home, which currently stands at £284,127.

UK property market could see “biggest boom of all time”

October 26, 2015 - England

Surging demand, a major lack of supply and low interest rates are driving home prices to new extremes in London the East and South East of England.

UK property demand now higher outside of London

October 20, 2015 - United Kingdom

Demand for property in the UK is now higher outside of London, increasing by 5% since the second quarter of the year, according to latest market intelligence report.

The London hotspot where prices have soared by 863%

October 16, 2015 - London

The south-east London enclave of Dulwich has emerged as the capital's top spot for house price growth, after recording an increase of 863% over the past 20 years.

Swimming pool is top extra for prime properties

October 15, 2015 - United Kingdom

People buying prime property in the UK want top notch sport and home leisure facilities with a swimming pool the most popular of such facilities, new research shows.

London house prices to average £1 million by 2020

October 12, 2015 - London

The average London home could cost £1 million in just five years time, according to a prediction from property agent Rightmove.

International students add £600 million to London's private rented sector

September 21, 2015 - London

The 107,000 international students studying in London contribute some £600 million in rental income to the capital’s rental market, new research has found.