by Necco | May 4, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
More than a third of prime London property acquisitions made by buy-to-let investors in the first quarter of the year were made with no debt, highlighting the importance of cash in powering the market for prime property. Three-fifths of buyers in the prime market,... by Necco | Apr 27, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
Property prices in Britain may be surging due to a horrendous imbalance of supply and demand — but the market is poised to implode. Why? Because Britons are not earning enough money to either get on the housing ladder or are spending such a large portion of their... by Necco | Apr 27, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
Pessimists worry that this springtime slowdown is something deeper, more structural and troublesome The April pay packet has traditionally been a fat one. But bonus season no longer delivers the largesse that City workers once enjoyed — not to mention the boost to... by Necco | Apr 27, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
AT FIRST glance London looks unstoppable. It is the most important city in Europe, perhaps the world. In the past decade its economy has grown twice as fast as Britain’s and its population 50% faster. Scratch the surface, however, and its situation looks less good.... by Necco | Apr 20, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
Asking prices of homes in London are actually falling, according to a report by property agents Propcision. The study found that roughly 40% of properties listed for sale in Earl’s Court have had their price cut since coming to market. While 35% of properties listed... by Necco | Apr 20, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
The number of letting deals on properties worth more than £10 million has increased by a third in the year to March 2016. London’s super-rich are increasingly turning to renting in order to avoid paying stamp duty on expensive purchases, a new report shows. The number...