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Will WatsonThe luxury property market is back in action and Will Watson, Head of London for TBS, discusses how large private gardens have become non-negotiable. Lockdown – and the threat of its sequel later this year – has unified the nation in its desires for outdoor space and homes that fulfill all our entertainment needs. But it’s…
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Jonathan BramwellMany purchasers have been relying on virtual viewings whilst the world has been in lockdown. In London a few sales have taken place from virtual viewings alone. Making a purchasing decision from a virtual tour has been common place in Asia for years – UK developers regularly travel to Asia to sell new build schemes…
Read more Jonathan BramwellThe race for Rural Bliss is on, but be prepared you may have to pay premium prices reports The Times. With many of us spending our days buttoned up in suburbia, with small gardens and limited access to local parks, it is no surprise that we are craving somewhere more bucolic — with 40 per…
Read more Jonathan BramwellViewings are impossible under lockdown but 3D tours, drones and phones are helping. The use of virtual tours, where buyers can navigate their way through a home using 3D images, is on the rise. During the first two weeks in March, Zoopla recorded a 215 per cent increase in visitors who viewed new-build homes virtually.…
Read more Will WatsonThe government has said that there is no need to pull out of property transactions in process – their advice is just adjust moving dates, however there is no doubt that the market has slowed down. Last week Zoopla reported a 70% drop in newly agreed sales since the lockdown on March 23rd. Once restrictions…
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Harry GladwinAs many more people look to move to the Cotswolds areas, two distinct camps are forming according to The Telegraph. This year, so far, local agents Heaton & Partners have seen a 20% increase in buyers wanting to be in the Cotswolds over other second home spots such as the South West and Berkshire. “Discretion…
Read more Will WatsonAccording to Knight Frank, they’ve seen their highest rate of buyer interest in the past 15 years and it’s all down to Brexit. Industry professionals are even having to ‘stagger’ their waiting lists. The uncertainty of the election has been lifted and people can now make property decisions. Will Watson, Head of London at The…
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