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Spring buying season begins with ‘more of a whimper than a bang’

April 4, 2023

Buyers in prime London could be in for a frustrating few months ahead, as vendors shy away from listing openly in an uncertain market.

Creative ways to live with an ex-partner — if you can’t afford to move out

March 26, 2023

Sara*, a company director from east London, is relieved to be able to make her next property move thanks to the Bank of Mum and Dad — or just mum, in her case. Sara is no twentysomething trying to get her first foot on the ladder. She’s a 45-year-old in the throes of divorce.

How to negotiate buying a house for a fair price

March 24, 2023

According to the latest research (February 2023) by house price analyst LonRes prime London buyers pay, on average, eight per cent less than a property’s asking price. This proves that there is often substantial wiggle room between what a vendor would like for a property and what they will be willing to accept.

Things to know when buying UK property

March 22, 2023

If you’re an international buyer interested in UK property, it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. While there are no legal restrictions on foreigners buying property in the UK, there are still many hurdles to negotiate before you can seal the deal. Below you’ll find some useful insights on the key issues and what to expect during the property-buying process, as well as the potential pitfalls you might encounter.

The best buying agents for prime property in 2023

March 15, 2023

Finding the right home can be time-consuming and taxing for high-net-worth individuals whether in London or out of it – so it’s prudent to make the search easier with the expertise of one of the best buying agents for prime property on your side.

Division and optimism in the Spear’s Property Survey 2023

March 14, 2023

The hundreds of prime and super-prime property experts ranked and profiled on spears500.com cover the most desirable postcodes from Mayfair to Muscat and, between them, know every detail of the market in countries all over the world.

International Women’s Day 2023: Wisdom & career advice from inspirational real estate leaders

March 8, 2023

Marking International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, PrimeResi speaks to female leaders from across the resi industry - including design, agency, marketing and development - to discuss their careers to date, proudest moments, and where they find inspiration…

London Mansion Buyers Are Demanding More Than Just a Fancy Address

A trophy address alone doesn’t do it anymore for buyers of London’s mansions. Along the tree-lined Avenue Road — a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park — with mansions priced at as much as £110 million ($134 million), there’s a burning question on the lips of prospective purchasers: How green are these homes?

Who are the new super-rich buying in London? Tatler reveals the five ultra-prime property tribes

March 2, 2023

The Russians are out; European buyers have gone. So, who are the new super-rich buying in post-Brexit London? After the exodus of the oligarchs from the capital’s most desirable quarters – from the Boltons in Chelsea to Belgrave Square – you might have thought the odd multi-million pound trophy pad might sit derelict for a while.

Luxury Mayfair Homes Are Selling at the Fastest Rate Since 2020

February 8, 2023

Wealthy homebuyers are snapping up Mayfair properties at the fastest rate in over two years, as London’s priciest homes defy a slowdown in the city’s housing market.

Enquiries are up 60% this year, reports PCL buying agency

February 7, 2023

Black Brick notes some 'green shoots of hope' across the prime postcodes. Few were predicting a bouncy start for the housing market in 2023, but agents are making increasingly encouraging noises about activity levels across the prime postcodes.

How wealthy foreigners are using the weak pound to snap up London homes

February 3, 2023

Wealthy foreign buyers are snapping up London’s most expensive homes in cash, tempted by a cooling property market and weak pound.

Leading buying agency, Black Brick to visit UAE and advise where to buy in London this year

January 23, 2023

Black Brick, a leading London-based buying agency, is pleased to announce that its managing partner and founder, Camilla Dell, will be visiting the Middle East with a business trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi at the end of January 2023.

The new house price hotspots favoured by high earners

If you want to follow the money, head to Dartford in Kent, Waltham Forest on the Essex borders, Trafford in Greater Manchester or Rushcliffe near Nottingham.

The recession forecast: How will the property market fare in 2023?

January 13, 2023

After a prolonged boom, house prices have started to drop – but how great will the impact be, and is now the time to buy/sell? We call in an expert to advise.