Property Wire
Top end property in London now more of a buyer’s market
The demand for London property has meant that it has been deemed a sellers’ market in recent years, however, this is changing for property priced £2 million and above, a new analysis suggests.
Property Wire
House prices fall in parts of London for first time in two years
House prices are falling in parts of London for the first time in two years as the capital’s “sealed bid frenzy” comes to an abrupt halt, a report says today. by Jonathan Prynn
Sealed bids: deal or no deal in a secret seller’s market
As competition gets tougher for house-hunters, are sealed bids the answer to secure a fair sale? Julia Fynn
An early summer lull falls on the market
The tempo is slowing in major cities. While the mood is more confident in the rural areas, buyers are still in control, says Jessie Hewitson
Capital Ideas
With prices in London roaring ahead, everyone wants to predict the next investment hot spots. As prime becomes super-prime, previous unloved pockets take off. Ed Cumming investigates where to place your bets- whatever your budget.
Properties with room for the au pair
As more and more families rely on live-in childcare, property developers have cottoned on to the need for a suite for that extra pair of hands. by Caroline McGhie
Westminster: a new rising star of central London’s property market
Whitehall’s postwar office blocks are being converted into housing, as the area benefits from the redevelopment of Victoria. by Ruth Bloomfield
Want a basement? Don’t dig a hole in your cover
Underground extensions are in vogue but get the right insurance first. By Anna Mikhailova
The Guardian
10 things to consider before rushing into the property market
Many homebuyers are desperate to dive into the housing market, but it helps to keep your head amid the panic. By Donna Ferguson
Metro
Neighbourhood watch- Bayswater
Prepare to be the centre of attention by Andrea Dean
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Black Brick closes in on £0.5bn milestone
Local agents say the value of property in much of the area has risen up to 20 per cent over the past year by Graham Norwood