In the Press | Property Acquisition Services

Virtual reality tours for house hunting? We aren’t convinced!

February 20, 2017

Estate agencies are spending tens of thousands of pounds developing virtual-reality tours of high-end properties, so buyers can privately gaze at the interior of immaculate homes, including those yet to be built, in their own time.

What to look out for when you’re buying a new build property in London

As property advisors, we are often asked what is the best kind of investment in London - a new build property or an older style or period property?

Yes, you can have a ‘glam room’ like Melania

January 20, 2017

A dedicated space for doing hair, nails and make-up is becoming a must-have in high-end homes Donald and Melania Trump have been handed the keys to the White House. This means that, in keeping with tradition, the Trumps are allowed to make changes to the property to meet their family’s needs.

Ten places where house prices are set to rise

January 6, 2017

Some locations are defying a downbeat Brexit market — with revived urban areas leading the way even at the best of times there are no sure things in property — and with political and economic uncertainty as a backdrop, coupled with tax changes that have hit many buyers hard, this is far from the best of times. Nonetheless, there are silver linings amid the dark pall that has hung over the market since last spring.

What to expect in 2017

January 4, 2017

The biggest talking point in 2017 will be triggering Article 50 to begin the process of Britain’s exit from the EU, and what immediate effect this might have on property prices and the value of sterling. We also predict that as new tax changes start to take hold for private landlords in April 2017 we may start to see some landlords sell their properties, but with a low interest rate set to prevail, any wide-scale sell-off will likely be avoided.

Estate Agency of the Year Awards

Black Brick receives Gold award for Best Buying Agency at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2016

December 12, 2016

We were delighted to have won, for the third year running, the Gold Award for Best Buying Estate Agent, in The Times/Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards.