“When I say planner, you think extension.”
Within the real estate industry, there are a vast number of roles: from valuers and building consultants to developers and investors, there is something for everyone. Each role differs in terms of its scope and the skills needed. However, no building would be possible without planners. Planning Consultants within the private sector are responsible for […]
The Steady Decline of Retail
High street chains are having a hard time. Popular stores, such as accessory brand Claire’s, technology retailer giant Maplin and toy paradise Toys R Us, are shutting their doors for good due to huge debts. The failing attempts at saving the stores by filing for bankruptcy and enter the administration didn’t help. Entering administration is […]
Displacing The Myth of The Property Market
It seems as though it’s everyone’s dream to own property these days, whether it be for the security of accommodation or just for investment purposes. All my peers seem to think that it is an easy “get rich quick” debacle once you have a few thousand pounds saved. All these hopes and dreams are centred […]
Gasholders London, King’s Cross
London has never had an issue with luring in interest both nationally and internationally, and why should it? The city is the perfect balance of traditional and innovative – the result of a considerate and attentive urban plan. The flawless picture of a city that proudly shows its history and traditions walking hand in hand […]
The community as a commodity
In a world of cool co-working spaces, it was just a matter of time before moving onto co-living. These fully furnished complexes of apartments and rooms aiming at building a stronger sense of community might be just the perfect accommodation of the near future, providing tenants with facilities ranging from a cinema room to a […]
How is proptech transforming the industry?
Within the property industry in England & Wales, it has long been accepted that there are inherent problems with the current house buying and selling process. You don’t have to look too far to find historically high fall through levels (currently 28% Nationally and 35% in London) to know that something is awry. During Sajid […]
Foreign Investment in the UK’s Housing Market: Blessing or Curse?
Overseas investment in Britain’s property market is not a new phenomenon; empirically the opposite in fact. For centuries wealthy overseas buyers have been taking advantage of ineffectual property sanctions, investing in a secure market promising safe and assured returns. However, in the midst of an unequivocal housing crisis, in which society’s most vulnerable are unscrupulously […]
China and Its Domination of The Real Estate Market
Property prices have increased by more than 10% in eight Chinese cities, with Chongqing in the lead as the top riser for both the mainstream (+ 58.9%) and the prime property (+48.5%) market. The city in southwest China, which boasts an urban population of more than 8 million people, is just one of the 13 […]
The impacts of oil price reverse on Dubai real estate
The UAE’s economic growth will accelerate to 4.4 per cent in 2018 as global growth is expected to pick up steam from 2017, driven by a rebound in investment, manufacturing and trade, as reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As we close the books on Q4 of 2017 and reflect on the most recent […]
The Case of Gentrification
If you live in a major city, you’ve probably heard the term gentrification being thrown around. If not, you’ve probably witnessed a progressive transformation in your city or local area over the course of recent decades. Some of these changes may seem familiar; more high street estate agents opening locally, more restaurant chains opening, local […]
