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Mayfair looks set to be the prime focus in London, meanwhile Spain, Barbados, Mauritius and Sydney are destined to be strong performers in 2016, says Zoe Dare Hall

Homeowners have a new mantra — renovate, don’t relocate when it comes to upsizing, says Robin Ash

From April, buyers of holiday homes will have to pay an extra 3% in stamp duty. Should you race against the clock or hold fire? asks Graham Norwood

When times get tough, commercial property provides the perfect backdrop. Abandoned office blocks, half-finished developments surrounded by barbed wire and cranes standing idly on the skyline: in an economic downturn, real estate is one of the first sectors to suffer.

According to independent property buying agency, Black Brick, low oil prices and a strong UK currency have made buying London residential property more expensive for those who have made their money overseas and are wishing to place it in the ‘safe haven’ of London property. However, until the reduction of tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages is announced in the July 2016 Budget, London remains an attractive option for buy-to-let investors, particularly those with a long term view of passing it on to their children.

New homes around London’s “Tech City” are selling fast but at prices that may deter the area’s workers. By Cherry Casey

Banks are setting up special departments for big loans for big houses. By Holly Thomas

Mayfair shoebox to Scottish estates – what would your imaginary winnings get you these days in the high-end property market? by Zoe Dare Hall.

London’s swankiest neighborhoods of Knightsbridge and Belgravia are becoming no-go areas for even the wealthiest property investors. By Neil Callanan

Within 12 hours of Greece defaulting on repayment of part of a loan to the International Monetary Fund, a prime central London buying agency issued a press release claiming it was seeing a rise in Greek clients. by Graham Norwood

So which companies are feeling the worst of this knock-on effect? by Jamie Nimmo

Baffled by the market figures? Carol Lewis explains how you can use the housing data like a professional.