2022

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide you with relevant and important market information, please find an update from Knight Frank. Most up, first down Annual growth in prime house prices eased to 7.5% during the third quarter, down from a peak of 10% in the year to Q1, according to our latest Prime Global Cities Index. Of the 45 cities we track, 19 saw prime prices decline between June...

UK house prices fell 0.9% during September, the first monthly fall since July 2021, according to Nationwide. That brings the annual growth rate to 7.2%, from 9.5% a month earlier.  The pass-through rate from the mini-budget to mortgage rates was swift and it shows. The effective real interest rate on new mortgages rose by 29 basis points to 2.84% during the month, according to Bank of England...

Douglas Elliman is one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the United States of America, the business is number one in New York and since opening its Beverly Hills headquarters in 2015, Douglas Elliman California is now the fastest growing brokerage in South California. A firm like no other with world-wide reach and luxury expertise, Douglas Elliman has stood the test of time as a...

So you're thinking of moving?  Whether you're new to the area or already a resident of sunny Southern California, here's four of our top pick locations when it comes to buying a property in Los Angeles.  Forget looking for a 'humble' abode when it comes to these affluent neighbourhoods, you'll be rubbing shoulders with some of the wealthiest homeowners in the...

It’s been quite the year when it comes to celebrity real estate, as superstar owners of some of the world’s most expensive homes have put their not so humble abodes on the market. 2022 has seen a steady flow of jaw-droppingly high priced listings from billionaire CEO’s to A-List Actors.  Rock star Ozzy Osbourne and his reality star wife Sharon listed their Cali family home as the couple are...

If selling your home is something you've been considering lately, now is a great time to get the wheels in motion. Though the economic climate might seem like somewhat of a minefield at the moment, figures show that now is actually a fantastic time to be listing your property on the market. Coming out of a pandemic and wanting to make a huge change to your lifestyle may seem like a cliché but when it...

Los Angeles has often been, and continues to be, a place of interest for many people across the globe. For many, the fact that Los Angeles is the world’s centre of entertainment is a major selling point. People want to see all that goes on in the world of entertainment, which is why many people visit and move to Los Angeles. Furthermore, many people actually want to pursue careers within the world of...

It is a well-known fact that cities, counties, districts, and neighbourhoods change over time. As mayors and officials come and go, for instance, local areas are often infused with new values and aims, as each representative tries to make their mark on their chosen location. Moreover, as new companies and investors set up their firms in local areas, they too influence the way in which people live and...

Los Angeles, a city located in the state of California, is a place that is known and loved by many people around the world. To most, Los Angeles is renowned as the centre of film and entertainment because it is home to many production houses, including Paramount, Universal and Warner Brothers. On top of its illustrious history as a hub for entertainment, Los Angeles is renowned for its relaxed and...

As real estate developments take place, places start to change. It is often the case that real estate developments spark a new sense of vitality, introduce new jobs, and lead to new people visiting a local area. In essence, real estate developments often have a positive impact upon local areas. In certain cases, however, there can be downsides to real estate developments. They can, for instance,...