Apparently Roman Abramovich’s attempts to offload his London properties have been thwarted by the UK government’s imposition of sanctions on those deemed to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. According to Property Industry Eye Abramovich’s 15-bedroom mansion…
Photo by Zach Key on Unsplash Have you ever wondered why the swankiest office receptions display expensive artwork? Have you ever wondered how much of your fees might have gone towards supporting the fine art on display in…
The number of property transactions in Britain fell by 12.6% in January compared with the same month last year, official figures released yesterday show. There were 85,520 residential property transactions last month, down from 97,810…
Were you surprised, as we were, to read that the usually sure footed former presenter of Location, Location, Location, Kirstie Allsopp say “that many young people could afford to buy a home if they made more…
An application for a residential 51 storey tower close to London’s Canary Wharf has been delayed due to fire safety concerns from the London Fire Brigade. The skyscraper’s plans, which include 428 apartments, were withdrawn…
MPs have backed plans to set ground rent for new builds in England and Wales at ‘one peppercorn’ a year for leaseholders. The Leasehold Reform Bill has been supported by MPs and passed its first…
For the residential property market, 2021 has been a tale of highs and lows. Here estate agents Knight Frank present 12 numbers that tell the story of a year unlike any other and take a look at…
It was reported earlier this week that an estate agent in North Somerset is considering charging divorcing couples a fee for a property valuation following a Covid-19 induced surge in divorces, writes Zah Azeem, Partner…
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) and 17 of its largest members have developed a new mortgage indemnity scheme called Deposit Unlock, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder Partner of Wimbledon based chartered surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts. Upon completion…
As you walk around Wimbledon have you ever wondered how it is that any house can be semi-derelict, given the cost of accommodation here these days. What were the owners thinking? Surely keeping up a…