Estate agent Savills say global economic volatility will curb activity in Europe and Asia though markets for the best properties remain resilient... more
The price of luxury houses in central London are expected to jump 8% this year as the weak pound and economic uncertainty tempt in overseas buyers, agent Savills has said... more
Savills' booming Asian business has sent profits skyrocketing but the property consultant is warning it is too soon to judge the impact of Japan's catastrophe on global markets... more
Development in Britain’s slow commercial real estate sector is set for a further three months of declines, as public sector cuts lead to a bleak industry outlook, a survey says... more
The outlook for commercial property development activity over the next three months turns negative for the first time since July last year, according to a report... more
Estate agents are pinning their hopes on a surge in activity over the winter as City bankers plough lavish bonus payments into the housing market... more
Upmarket estate agents today warned that Alistair Darling’s curb on bankers’ bonuses could knock the property market’s fragile recovery in desirable London postcodes ... more
As the Camerons and Browns choose British resorts for their summer holidays, Connie Allfrey seeks out the seaside towns where demand for second homes is still soaring... more