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Jonathan BramwellIt’s not all doom and gloom at the top end of the housing market – to the contrary, research from Knight Frank has highlighted 10 hotpots where sales of homes above £1million has been stronger this year than over the past three years. These “business as usual” locations form a neat swathe through the South…
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Will WatsonJames Burridge has joined the The Buying Solution (TBS) London team from JLL managing London searches up to £4million, working alongside Will Watson (Head of London) and Philip Eastwood. To read more: https://primeresi.com/tbs-recruits-jll-man-to-its-london-buying-team/
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Mark LawsonHighclere Castle, the fictional home of the Crawley family in Downton Abbey, has been drawing the crowds since the TV drama launched in 2010. The recent movie has thrown it back into the spotlight and the demand for nearby property seems to be as strong as ever. Mark Lawson, Partner at The Buying Solution, spent…
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Harry GladwinAlbert Einstein said ‘…in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity’ – this statement is particularly true of today’s property market and it could be the time to bag a bargain. New figures released by Nationwide highlight that there was an increase in the number of buyers in August, albeit a slight one. According to Knight…
Read more Harry GladwinGovernment figures show that record numbers of people are moving out of London – 340,500 in 2018. Many are looking to live close to clubs with London style facilities, spas, restaurants, gyms and the chance to mingle with like minded people. The Newt in Somerset, whilst not a members club itself, is the latest in luxury…
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Jemma ScottAccording to data from Hamptons International over 50’s now make up 15% of rented households so far this year. Last year, the English Housing Survey revealed there were 414,000 over-65s renting privately in 2016 to 2017, a big jump from the 257,000 doing so a decade ago. Jemma Scott, Partner at The Buying Solution, says; “We have…
Read more Jonathan BramwellAuthor and showbiz agent Melanie Cantor moves house every two years but is this sensible? Jonathan Bramwell speaks to The Times British homeowners are now moving less – on average every 21 years according to Zoopla. Melanie Cantor, a former showbiz agent and author, is attempting to bring the average down as she has bought…
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